George Chang

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

George Chang — farmer
1.4 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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George Chang is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name George is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England. The surname Chang: Cháng () is the pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname 常 (Cháng). It was listed 80th among the Song-era Hundred Family Surnames. "Chang" is also the Wade-Giles romanization of two Chinese surnames written Zhang in pinyin: one extremely common and written 張 in Traditional Chinese and 张 in Simplified Chinese, and another quite rare and written as 章 in both systems. There is also a rare case of 鄭 in Hong Kong written as Chang as well. For full details on them, see the "Zhang" 章 and "Zheng" 鄭 article. In Macao, this is the spelling of the surname "Zeng" 曾. George is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.4 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name George reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: George

Meaning: farmer

Greek

From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England.

Surname: Chang

Vietnamese

Cháng () is the pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname 常 (Cháng). It was listed 80th among the Song-era Hundred Family Surnames. "Chang" is also the Wade-Giles romanization of two Chinese surnames written Zhang in pinyin: one extremely common and written 張 in Traditional Chinese and 张 in Simplified Chinese, and another quite rare and written as 章 in both systems. There is also a rare case of 鄭 in Hong Kong written as Chang as well. For full details on them, see the "Zhang" 章 and "Zheng" 鄭 article. In Macao, this is the spelling of the surname "Zeng" 曾.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name George has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Georg
  • Giorgio
  • Jorge
  • Jürgen
  • Georges
  • Yuri

Notable People Named George Chang

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 George Chang:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 George?
The first name George originates from Greek. From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England.
When was George most popular?
The name George reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Chang?
The surname Chang originates from Vietnamese. Cháng () is the pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname 常 (Cháng). It was listed 80th among the Song-era Hundred Family Surnames. "Chang" is also the Wade-Giles romanization of two Chinese surnames written Zhang in pinyin: one extremely common and written 張 in Traditional Chinese and 张 in Simplified Chinese, and another quite rare and written as 章 in both systems. There is also a rare case of 鄭 in Hong Kong written as Chang as well. For full details on them, see the "Zhang" 章 and "Zheng" 鄭 article. In Macao, this is the spelling of the surname "Zeng" 曾.
What are the origins of the name George Chang?
The name George Chang combines two different traditions: the first name George has Greek roots, while the surname Chang originates from Vietnamese.
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