2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Chanthaboury
A surname likely originating from Laos, possibly meaning "city of moon" or "city of silver."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Chanthaboury. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chanthaboury surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Chanthaboury in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chanthaboury, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 83.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.0%) and White (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chanthaboury
Among Census respondents with the surname Chanthaboury, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 83.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.0%) and White (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Chanthaboury bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Chanthaboury surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander83.0% · 83
- Two or more races8.0% · 8
- White4.0% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chanthaboury
Chanthaboury appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-19 bearers (-16.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,525 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -19 bearers (-16.0%) | Down 15,525 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Chanthaboury surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,157 | #155,682 | -11.1% |
| Count | 119 | 100 | -16.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chanthaboury bearers went from 119 to 100 (-16.0% change). The surname moved down 15,525 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #155,682.
FAQ
Chanthaboury surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chanthaboury?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Chanthaboury. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Chanthaboury?
Chanthaboury ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Chanthaboury. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Chanthaboury.
Has Chanthaboury become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chanthaboury went from 119 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 19 (-16.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Chanthaboury?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chanthaboury, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 83.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.0%) and White (4.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Chanthaboury in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.0% (83 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chanthaboury appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (83.0%), Two or More Races (8.0%), White (4.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Chanthaboury (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Chanthaboury mean?
A surname likely originating from Laos, possibly meaning "city of moon" or "city of silver." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Chanthaboury (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Chanthaboury?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.