Chester Hung

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Chester Hung — Latin
117K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Chester Hung is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Chester is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Chester is a masculine given name of English origins with Latin roots. It comes from the word "castrum", which means fort or encampment. Chester A. Arthur (1829–1886), the 21st president of the United States Chester Alan Arthur II (1864–1937), son of Chester A. Arthur Chester "Gavin" Alan Arthur III (1901–1972), American astrologer and sexologist and a grandson of Chester A. Arthur Chester "Chet" Atkins (1924–2001), American musician Chester Baker Slawson (1898–1964), Professor of mineralogy Chester W. The surname Hung: Hung is a non-pinyin romanisation of multiple Chinese surnames, based on different varieties of Chinese. Hung is the Mandarin Wade–Giles romanisation of multiple surnames spelled in pinyin as Hóng (洪, 红, 弘). The first two of those surnames are also spelled Hung in Hong Kong Government Cantonese Romanisation (the latter is spelled Wang). Hung is a Cantonese romanisation of the surname spelled in pinyin as Xióng (熊). Chester is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 117K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Chester reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Chester

Latin

Chester is a masculine given name of English origins with Latin roots. It comes from the word "castrum", which means fort or encampment. Chester A. Arthur (1829–1886), the 21st president of the United States Chester Alan Arthur II (1864–1937), son of Chester A. Arthur Chester "Gavin" Alan Arthur III (1901–1972), American astrologer and sexologist and a grandson of Chester A. Arthur Chester "Chet" Atkins (1924–2001), American musician Chester Baker Slawson (1898–1964), Professor of mineralogy Chester W.

Surname: Hung

Vietnamese

Hung is a non-pinyin romanisation of multiple Chinese surnames, based on different varieties of Chinese. Hung is the Mandarin Wade–Giles romanisation of multiple surnames spelled in pinyin as Hóng (洪, 红, 弘). The first two of those surnames are also spelled Hung in Hong Kong Government Cantonese Romanisation (the latter is spelled Wang). Hung is a Cantonese romanisation of the surname spelled in pinyin as Xióng (熊).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Chester is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Chester by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Chester Hung

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Chester Hung:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Chester?
The first name Chester originates from Latin. Chester is a masculine given name of English origins with Latin roots. It comes from the word "castrum", which means fort or encampment. Chester A. Arthur (1829–1886), the 21st president of the United States Chester Alan Arthur II (1864–1937), son of Chester A. Arthur Chester "Gavin" Alan Arthur III (1901–1972), American astrologer and sexologist and a grandson of Chester A. Arthur Chester "Chet" Atkins (1924–2001), American musician Chester Baker Slawson (1898–1964), Professor of mineralogy Chester W.
When was Chester most popular?
The name Chester reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hung?
The surname Hung originates from Vietnamese. Hung is a non-pinyin romanisation of multiple Chinese surnames, based on different varieties of Chinese. Hung is the Mandarin Wade–Giles romanisation of multiple surnames spelled in pinyin as Hóng (洪, 红, 弘). The first two of those surnames are also spelled Hung in Hong Kong Government Cantonese Romanisation (the latter is spelled Wang). Hung is a Cantonese romanisation of the surname spelled in pinyin as Xióng (熊).
What are the origins of the name Chester Hung?
The name Chester Hung combines two different traditions: the first name Chester has Latin roots, while the surname Hung originates from Vietnamese.
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