Ang

Ang (洪) is a common Chinese surname, particularly prevalent among Hokkien-speaking communities in Southeast Asia and Southern China. The character 洪 (hóng) literally means 'flood' or 'vast,' but in the context of surnames, it is often associated with prosperity, abundance, and good fortune. The surname has a long history, tracing back to ancient China, and is one of the older surnames in the Hundred Family Surnames (Bai Jia Xing).

While primarily a surname, in some cultures, particularly in Southeast Asia, surnames can occasionally be used as given names or parts of given names, or the character itself can be incorporated into given names to convey its auspicious meaning. The association with 'red' (often pronounced 'ang' in Hokkien, though the character for red is different, 红 hóng) further links it to good luck and celebration in Chinese culture.