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

Chanthaboury, 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 Chanthaboury surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chanthaboury in America

Chanthaboury is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chanthaboury surname appeared 119 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 Chanthaboury.

The history of the last name Chanthaboury

The surname CHANTHABOURY has its origins in the country of Laos. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century when the Lao Kingdom of Lan Xang was at its peak. The name is derived from the Lao words "chanthaburi" which means "city of the moon" and refers to the ancient capital of the Champasak province.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CHANTHABOURY name can be found in the Lao royal chronicles, which mention a noble family bearing this name during the reign of King Sourigna Vongsa in the late 16th century. The family was said to have held influential positions in the court and played a significant role in the kingdom's governance.

In the 17th century, a CHANTHABOURY named Thao Kham was recorded as a high-ranking military commander who led the Lao forces in several battles against the Siamese armies. His exploits were documented in the "Phongsawadan Lao" or the Lao historical annals.

During the 18th century, a CHANTHABOURY named Seng Sourigna was known as a prominent Buddhist monk and scholar. He is credited with translating and preserving numerous ancient Lao manuscripts, thereby contributing to the preservation of Lao cultural heritage.

In the 19th century, a CHANTHABOURY named Kham Ngon was a respected diplomat who represented the Kingdom of Luang Prabang in negotiations with the French colonial authorities. His efforts played a role in shaping the relationships between the Lao kingdom and the French colonial powers.

Another notable figure was Thao CHANTHABOURY, a prince of the Lao royal family, who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and modernization in the region, establishing several schools and initiating infrastructure projects.

While the CHANTHABOURY name has historical roots in Laos, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the name remains closely tied to its Lao origins and the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chanthaboury

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

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 Chanthaboury 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 Chanthaboury was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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