There are
861
Pongs in the USA
Pong is the
27869th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Pong

DemisHassabis

Demis Hassabis is a British artificial intelligence researcher, neuroscientist, and computer game designer. He is the co-founder and CEO of DeepMind, a British artificial intelligence company.

CarlaHayden

Carla Hayden is an American librarian and the 14th Librarian of Congress, serving since 2016. She is the first woman and the first African American to hold the position.

BillyGraham

Billy Graham was an American evangelical Christian evangelist and author. He is considered one of the most influential religious leaders of the 20th century.

Yo-YoMa

Yo-Yo Ma is a renowned Chinese-American cellist. He is considered one of the greatest cellists of all time and has received multiple Grammy Awards.

DavidChang

David Chang is a Korean-American chef, restaurateur, and television personality. He is the founder of the Momofuku restaurant group and has been featured in various TV shows.

Tignous

Tignous (born Jean-Michel Veranneman in 1957) was a French cartoonist and member of the cartoonists' collective Charlie Hebdo. He was known for his political cartoons and satire.

DonChoa

Don Choa (born Aurélien Cotentin in 1975) is a French rapper. He was a member of the hip-hop group Fonky Family, known for their socially conscious lyrics.

LydiaPong

Lydia Pong is a Malaysian-born British badminton player. She has represented England in various international tournaments and has won multiple national titles.

HweeHwee

Hwee Hwee Tan is a Singaporean writer. She gained critical acclaim for her debut novel, 'Foreign Bodies,' which explores themes of identity and cultural displacement.

AlexPong

Alex Pong is a Canadian entrepreneur and investor. He is the founder and CEO of a technology startup that specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Pong Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Pong' is of Chinese origin. It is a transliteration of a Chinese character that has several meanings, including 'peace' and 'tranquility'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Pong' is predominantly found in East Asia, particularly in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. However, there are also individuals with this surname living in various countries around the world due to migration and immigration.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Pong' include 'Pang', 'Peng', and 'Pung'. These variations may be the result of different transliteration systems or regional dialects.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Pong' have migrated and immigrated to different countries for various reasons, such as education, employment, and family reunification. Many individuals with this surname can be found in Chinese diaspora communities.