Meaning & History
Ng is a Cantonese romanization of the Chinese surname Wu 1, which originates from the ancient state of Wu in present-day Jiangsu province. The character 吴 (wú) is used to write this surname. Due to migration and diaspora, Ng is common among Cantonese-speaking communities worldwide, particularly in Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas Chinese communities in Southeast Asia and the West. The Forebears database lists it as a frequent surname in many countries.
Related Names
Sources: Forebears — ng-1