Hoang

Hoang is a common Vietnamese given name and surname. As a given name, it is typically masculine and often appears as part of a longer name, such as Hoang Anh or Hoang Minh. The meaning of Hoang can vary depending on the Han characters used to write it, but it often relates to concepts of nobility, royalty, or brightness.

As a surname, Hoang is one of the most prevalent in Vietnam, shared by a significant portion of the population. It is transliterated from the Vietnamese character Hoàng (黃), which translates to "yellow" or "golden." This surname has a long history and is associated with various historical figures and dynasties in Vietnam.

The prevalence of the surname Hoang has led to its presence in Vietnamese diaspora communities worldwide. Individuals with the surname Hoang can be found in countries with large Vietnamese populations, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and France. Due to the commonality of both the given name and surname, distinguishing individuals named Hoang often relies on their full name and context.