Heng is borne by 297,283 people across 82 countries. It is most common in Cambodia: 137,553 bearers, or 46% of the world total.
The Heng surname around the world
The table lists the 82 countries with at least one recorded Heng, ranked by number of bearers. After Cambodia come China (89,712) and Malaysia (36,596).
Map of the Heng surname
The map shades each country by how many Heng live there: the darker the colour, the more bearers. Unshaded countries have none on record.
Distribution of Heng by country
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Cambodia (137553)
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China (89712)
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Malaysia (36596)
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Singapore (17631)
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Vietnam (4067)
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United States (3452)
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Indonesia (3059)
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Brunei (916)
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Australia (819)
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France (814)
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Canada (427)
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Qatar (285)
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Taiwan (204)
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United Arab Emirates (182)
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England (170)
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Hong Kong (167)
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Iran (162)
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Thailand (147)
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Germany (141)
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Japan (122)
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Norway (109)
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New Zealand (99)
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Philippines (58)
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Switzerland (36)
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Netherlands (36)
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India (29)
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Mexico (28)
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Brazil (21)
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Panama (20)
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Finland (19)
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Laos (16)
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Mozambique (16)
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Ireland (14)
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Nothern Ireland (12)
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Belgium (12)
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Poland (11)
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Papua New Guinea (9)
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Scotland (8)
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Sweden (8)
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Macao (8)
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Russia (7)
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Wales (6)
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Pakistan (6)
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Chile (6)
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Saudi Arabia (4)
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South Korea (4)
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Venezuela (4)
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Cameroon (4)
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Guyana (3)
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Czech Republic (3)
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Peru (2)
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Austria (2)
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Israel (2)
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Italy (2)
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Turkey (2)
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Ivory Coast (2)
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Denmark (2)
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Ecuador (2)
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Spain (2)
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Greece (1)
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American Samoa (1)
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Romania (1)
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Bhutan (1)
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Belarus (1)
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Republic of the Congo (1)
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Kuwait (1)
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Uganda (1)
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Sri Lanka (1)
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Lithuania (1)
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Myanmar (1)
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Vanuatu (1)
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Samoa (1)
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Colombia (1)
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Mauritania (1)
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Yemen (1)
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Malta (1)
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South Africa (1)
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Mauritius (1)
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Dominican Republic (1)
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Estonia (1)
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Nigeria (1)
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Nepal (1)
Distribution of Heng by continent
Most common surnames in Cambodia
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Surnames similar to Heng
These share a phonetic root with Heng. The closest spellings come first.
- Heang
- Hing
- Hong
- Hung
- Hng
- Hyng
- Hang
- Hengy
- Henig
- Henk
- Hens
- Henz
- Heung
- Henage
- Henak
- Hence
- Hench
- Henck
- Hency
- Henes
- Hans
- Hanga
- Hange
- Henige
- Henik
- Henke
- Hennig
- Hense
- Henss
- Hensz
- Hanz
- Henze
- Henzi
- Hanc
- Hewing
- Hanig
- Heying
- Haung
- Heyns
Frequently asked questions about Heng surname
In which country is the Heng surname most common?
The Heng surname is most common in Cambodia with 137,553 registered people.
In how many countries is the Heng surname found?
The Heng surname is found in 82 different countries around the world.
How many people have the Heng surname?
According to our records, approximately 297,283 people have the Heng surname worldwide.
Is there a distribution map for the Heng surname?
Yes, we have an interactive map showing the geographic distribution of the Heng surname across the 82 countries where it is registered.
Are there surnames similar to Heng?
Yes, there are several surnames with similar sound or spelling to Heng. You can see the full list of similar surnames on this page.
Famous people with the surname Heng
The figures estimate living bearers from public registers and national censuses; they are not an exact count, and in countries with small samples they are best read as an order of magnitude.
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