Find out how popular the last name Bouttavong is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bouttavong.

Bouttavong, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bouttavong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bouttavong in America

Bouttavong is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bouttavong surname appeared 110 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bouttavong.

The history of the last name Bouttavong

The surname Bouttavong originates from Laos, a country in Southeast Asia. It is believed to have derived from the Lao language, which is a part of the Tai-Kadai language family. The name Bouttavong likely emerged during the 14th or 15th century, when the Lao people were establishing their cultural identity and naming conventions.

One possible theory suggests that Bouttavong is a combination of two Lao words, "bout" meaning "village" or "community," and "tavong" which could be a reference to a specific location or a descriptive term related to the area's geography or resources. This would indicate that the name may have originally been used to identify individuals or families from a particular village or region within Laos.

Historical records mentioning the surname Bouttavong are scarce, as written documentation from that era in Laos is limited. However, some ancient manuscripts and inscriptions from neighboring regions, such as Thailand and Cambodia, may contain references to individuals with similar-sounding names, indicating the existence of the name in the broader Southeast Asian cultural sphere.

The earliest known individual with the surname Bouttavong was Khamphan Bouttavong, a prominent Lao scholar and diplomat who lived in the late 18th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Lan Xang (now modern-day Laos) and neighboring kingdoms.

Another notable figure was Thao Bouttavong, a Lao military leader who fought against French colonial forces in the late 19th century. He led a resistance movement in the southern regions of Laos, challenging French attempts to expand their control over the area.

In the 20th century, Khamphay Bouttavong was a respected Lao politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Laos from 1975 to 1976, during the early years of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Vang Bouttavong, born in 1932, was a renowned Lao artist and sculptor known for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures that depicted traditional Lao culture and mythology.

Lastly, Maly Bouttavong, born in 1945, is a prominent Lao-American author and academic who has written extensively on Lao history, culture, and literature, helping to preserve and promote the Lao heritage in the United States and internationally.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bouttavong

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bouttavong.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bouttavong was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bouttavong was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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