Ong is a

Hokkien Hokkien ( , ) is a Varieties of Chinese, variety of the Southern Min group of Chinese language, Chinese languages. Native to and originating from the Minnan region in the southeastern part of Fujian in southeastern China, it is also referred ...

romanization In linguistics, romanization is the conversion of text from a different writing system to the Latin script, Roman (Latin) script, or a system for doing so. Methods of romanization include transliteration, for representing written text, and tra ...

of several Chinese surnames: ('' Wáng'' in

Hanyu Pinyin Hanyu Pinyin, or simply pinyin, officially the Chinese Phonetic Alphabet, is the most common romanization system for Standard Chinese. ''Hanyu'' () literally means ' Han language'—that is, the Chinese language—while ''pinyin'' literally ...

), (also ''

Wāng Wāng (汪) is a Chinese surname. It was 104th of the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem, contained in the verse Yáo, Shào, Zhàn, Wāng (姚邵湛汪). In 2013, the Fuxi Cultural Association found the name to be the 60th most common in China ...

''), (

traditional A tradition is a system of beliefs or behaviors (folk custom) passed down within a group of people or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examp ...

) or ( simplified; '' Huáng''); and ( Weng). Ong is also a Laotian surname. Ong or Onge is also a surname of English origin, with earliest known records found in Western Suffolk taxation records from c. 1280 AD. Ong (or Онгь in Russian language-based records) is also an Estonian surname, possibly derived from ''õng'', meaning "fishing rod/hook". Ong has also been used to romanize the

Taishanese Taishanese (), alternatively romanized in Cantonese as Toishanese or Toisanese, in local dialect as Hoisanese or Hoisanwa, is a Yue Chinese language native to Taishan, Guangdong. Even though they are related, Taishanese has little mutual i ...

pronunciation of (more commonly romanized as Deng or Teng), as in the case of

Betty Ong Betty Ann Ong (February 5, 1956 - September 11, 2001) was an American Airlines flight attendant who was onboard American Airlines Flight 11, the first airplane hijacked during the September 11 attacks. Ong was the first person to alert authoritie ...

Romanization

Under the

Pe̍h-ōe-jī ( ; , , ; POJ), also known as Church Romanization, is an orthography used to write variants of Hokkien Southern Min, particularly Taiwanese Hokkien, Taiwanese and Amoy dialect, Amoy Hokkien, and it is widely employed as one of the writing syst ...

romanization system, 王 but not the other names includes a

circumflex The circumflex () is a diacritic in the Latin and Greek scripts that is also used in the written forms of many languages and in various romanization and transcription schemes. It received its English name from "bent around"a translation of ...

over its vowel: Ông. However, this is often omitted in practice.

Distribution

Singapore Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in Southeast Asia. The country's territory comprises one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. It is about one degree ...

, Ong is the fifth-most-common surname among Singaporean residents. In the United States, Ong was the 6,682nd most common surname during the

1990 US census The 1990 United States census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 248,709,873, an increase of 9.8 percent over the 226,545,805 persons enumerated during the 1980 census. Approximatel ...

and the 4,343rd most common surname during the year 2000 US census.

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"How Popular Is Your Last Name?"
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Notable Ongs

Angelia Ong Angelia Gabrena Paglicawan Ong (; born June 27, 1990) is a Filipina beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Philippines Earth 2015 and Miss Earth 2015. Early life and education Angelia Gabrena Paglicawan Ong is half Filipino and half Chines ...

(born 1990), Filipina model and beauty pageant titleholder * Augustine Ong, Malaysian scientist and academic *

Ong Beng Hee Ong Beng Hee (; born 4 February 1980) is a Malaysian former professional squash player and coach. Between 2000 and 2006, he won four consecutive Asian Championship titles. In 2002 and 2006 he won gold medals at the Asian Games. He won 11 Profes ...

(born 1980), Malaysian professional squash player *

Ong Beng Teong Ong Beng Teong (Chinese: 王明忠; born 29 May 1962) is a former badminton player from Malaysia. Career Ong won the gold medal at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in the men's doubles together with Razif Sidek. In the 1988 Thomas Cup he represe ...

(born 1962), Malaysian badminton player and coach *

(1956–2001), American flight attendant, killed in the

September 11 attacks The September 11 attacks, also known as 9/11, were four coordinated Islamist terrorist suicide attacks by al-Qaeda against the United States in 2001. Nineteen terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners, crashing the first two into ...

* Ong Boon Hua, birth name of

Chin Peng Chin Peng (21 October 1924 – 16 September 2013), born Ong Boon Hua, was a British Malaya, Malayan Communism, communist politician, Guerrilla warfare, guerrilla leader, and revolutionary, who was the leader and commander of the Malayan Commun ...

, Malaysian politician and anti-fascist activist *

Ong Boon Pang Ong Boon Pang (; 1882 – 14 January 1940) was a Bruneian aristocrat, businessman, and Kapitan Cina who made important contributions to the Chinese community, especially in the areas of education and urban planning. He was dedicated to educat ...

(1882–1940), Bruneian businessman and

Kapitan Cina Kapitan Cina, also spelled Kapitan China or Capitan China or Capitan Chino (; ; ; ), was a high-ranking government position in the civil administration of colonial Indonesia, Malaya, Singapore, Borneo and the Philippines. Office holders exercis ...

Canny Ong Ahmad Najib bin Aris (1976 – 23 September 2016) was a Malaysian convicted murderer who in 2003 raped and killed Canny Ong, a US-based Malaysian information technology (IT) analyst. The crime made headlines across Malaysia. He was sentenced to d ...

(1974–2003), Malaysian murder and rape victim *

Cassandra Ong Katherine Cassandra Li Ong (born May 23, 2000), also nicknamed Cassy Li, is a Filipino businesswoman who was an associate of Lucky South 99 Outsourcing, Inc., a defunct Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) in Porac, Pampanga, that has be ...

(born 2000), Filipino businesswoman *

Daniel Ong Daniel Ong Ming Yu (; born 27 December 1975) is a Singaporean businessman, radio DJ and television host. He is the co-founder of Twelve Cupcakes, a Singapore-based cupcake chain. He also entered the eateries business with ''Mischief American' ...

(born 1975), Singaporean businessman, radio DJ and television host *

Daryl Ong Daryl Neilsonn Ong (born March 24, 1987) is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after joining the singing competition ''The Voice of the Philippines''. When Ong sang his blind audition piece "Paano" (original by Gary Valenciano ...

(born 1987), Filipino singer-songwriter * Ong Ewe Hock (born 1972), Malaysian badminton player *

Glenn Ong Glenn Francis Ong Su Kar (born 22 June 1970) is a Singaporean radio presenter at SPH Radio's Kiss92 FM, a Singapore English radio station, hosting the morning show with Angelique Teo and Mark Van Cuylenberg (The Flying Dutchman). A radio vet ...

(born 1970), Singaporean DJ * Han Ong (born 1968), American playwright and novelist * Ong Hock Thye (1908–1977), Malaysian judge *

Ong Hok Ham Ong Hok Ham (1 May 1933 – 30 August 2007) was an eminent Chinese Indonesian historian considered one of the leading experts on Indonesian history during the 19th century Dutch colonial rule. His particular area of knowledge centered on events ...

(1933–2007), Chinese Indonesian historian * Ong Huay Dee (1935–2000), Singaporean taxi driver and murder victim * Ong Iok-tek (1924–1985), Taiwanese scholar and politician * John D. Ong (born 1933), American businessman *

Ong Ka Ting Ong Ka Ting (; born 15 November 1956) is a Malaysian politician. He was the former Housing and Local Government Minister from 1999 to 2008 and Acting Transport Minister from May to June 2003 in the Cabinet of Malaysia, Malaysian cabinet. Ong a ...

(born 1956), Malaysian politician * Ong Kee Hui (1914–2000), Malaysian Chinese politician *

Ong Keng Sen Ong Keng Sen (born 20 November 1963; ) is a Singaporean director of the theatre group TheatreWorks (Singapore), TheatreWorks, which was founded in 1985. Early life Ong Keng Sen was youngest of six children born to immigrants from Putian, China ...

(born 1963), Singaporean theatre director *

Ong Keng Yong Ong Keng Yong (born 6 January 1954) is a Singaporean diplomat who served as the 11th secretary-general of ASEAN between 2003 and 2007. He is currently the Executive Deputy Chairman of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at the Na ...

(born 1954), Singaporean diplomat *

Ong Keo Ong Keo () was a leader of the Holy Man's Rebellion, a rebellion of Austroasiatic-speaking minorities (formerly called Mon-Khmer) in Thailand against French and Lao forces, where it was a widespread but short-lived cause. He surrendered to t ...

(?–1910), Laotian pro-independence rebel * Ong Kham (?–1769), king of Luang Phrabang * Ong Khan (?–1203), khan of the Keraites * Ong Kim Kee (1931–1998), businessman and community leader * Ong Kommandam (?–1910), Laotian pro-independence rebel * Nai Phuan Ong (born 1948), American experimental physicist *

Olivia Ong Olivia Ong (born 2 October 1985) is a Singaporean singer and actress. Most of her works are in English, but she has recorded songs in Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese and Japanese. In her early career, she focused on singing jazz. Now she has mo ...

(born 1985), Singaporean singer and actress *

Ong Pang Boon Ong Pang Boon ( zh, c=王邦文, poj=Ông Pang-bûn, p=Wáng Bāngwén, first=poj; born 28 March 1929) is a Singaporean retired politician who served as Minister for Home Affairs between 1959 and 1963 and again for a short period of time in ...

(born 1929), Singaporean retired politician *

Ong Poh Lim Ong Poh Lim (; 18 November 1923 – 17 April 2003) was a Malayan/Singaporean badminton player who had won numerous national and international titles from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. Known for his quickness and his aggressive, unorthod ...

(1923—2003), Malaysian Singaporean badminton player * Remy Ong (born 1978), Singaporean bowler * Richard Ong (born 1965), Malaysian businessman and investor * Ryan Ong Palao, Filipino-American drag performer and HIV awareness activist * Samuel Ong (1945–2009), Filipino whistleblower *

Willie Ong Willie Tan Ong (; born October 24, 1963) is a Filipino cardiologist, internist and media personality who rose to prominence for giving medical advice through his Facebook page and YouTube channel. Ong was also a candidate for the 2019 Philipp ...

, (born 1963) Filipino cardiologist, media personality and politician * Ong Schan Tchow (1900–1945), Chinese patriot artist * Ong Seok Kim (1884–1964), Malaysian educationist, social worker and philanthropist *

Ong Seong-wu Ong Seong-wu (, born August 25, 1995) is a South Korean singer and actor. He is known for his participation in the survival reality show ''Produce 101 (season 2), Produce 101 Season 2'', where he finished in fifth place, and is a former member ...

(born 1995), South Korean singer and actor * Ong Soh Khim, Singaporean academic and politician * Ong Soo Hin, Malaysian Chinese businessman * Ong Soon Hock (born 1985), Malaysian badminton player *

Ong Teck Chin Ong Teck Chin (; born 1949) is a Singaporean educator. He was formerly the Principal/CEO of Anglo-Chinese School, and resident warden of its boarding school. He is now currently the Principal of Singapore International School of Bangkok Six ...

(born 1949), Singaporean educator *

Ong Teng Cheong Ong Teng Cheong (22 January 1936 – 8 February 2002) was a Singaporean statesman, architect and union leader who served as the fifth president of Singapore between 1993 and 1999. Born when Singapore was a part of the Singapore in the Straits ...

(1936–2002), Singaporean architect, union leader and politician * Ong Teng Siew (born 1968), Malaysian chicken slaughterer and convicted killer *

Thomas Lembong Thomas Trikasih Lembong (born 4 March 1971), colloquially known as Tom Lembong, is an Indonesian politician. Since 27 July 2016, he has been Head of Indonesia'Investment Coordinating Board(''Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal''). He formerly serv ...

, Indonesian politician * Walter J. Ong (1912–2003), American Jesuit priest, professor and philosopher *

Ong Ye Kung Ong Ye Kung ( ; zh, s=王乙康, p=Wáng Yǐkāng, poj=Ông It-khong; born 15 November 1969) is a Singaporean politician and former civil servant who has been serving as Minister for Health since 2021. A member of the governing People's Acti ...

(born 1969), Singaporean politician

References

{{surname Hokkien-language surnames