Leong

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Cantonese (loeng4).

Proper noun[edit]

Leong (plural Leongs)

  1. A surname from Chinese.

Related terms[edit]

Statistics[edit]

  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Leong is the 3902nd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 9094 individuals. Leong is most common among Asian/Pacific Islander (81.96%) individuals.

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Tagalog[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From either Cantonese (loeng4) or Hokkien (Liông), via English Leong.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /leˈoŋ/, [lɛˈoŋ]
  • Hyphenation: Le‧ong

Proper noun[edit]

Leóng (Baybayin spelling ᜎᜒᜌᜓᜅ᜔)

  1. a surname from Cantonese or Hokkien