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

Chhom, 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 Chhom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chhom in America

Chhom is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chhom surname appeared 188 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 Chhom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chhom to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Chhom

The surname CHHOM is of Cambodian origin, originating from the Khmer language and culture. It first emerged during the Khmer Empire, which ruled over much of mainland Southeast Asia between the 9th and 15th centuries.

CHHOM is derived from the Khmer word "chhoam," which means "rose" or "rose water." It is believed that the name was originally given to individuals who were involved in the cultivation or trade of roses, or perhaps used rose water in their professions or daily lives.

One of the earliest known references to the name CHHOM can be found in the inscriptions of the Angkor Wat temple complex, dating back to the early 12th century. The temple inscriptions mention several individuals with the name, suggesting that it was already well-established during the height of the Khmer Empire.

In the 13th century, a prominent Khmer scholar and poet named CHHOM Khmoch was known for his contributions to the literary tradition of the Khmer people. His works, written in the ancient Khmer language, have been widely studied and preserved as important cultural artifacts.

During the 16th century, a Khmer nobleman named CHHOM Ponhea Bat played a significant role in the royal court of the Khmer Kingdom. He is recorded as having served as a trusted advisor to several Khmer kings, and his name appears in various historical documents from that era.

In the 19th century, a notable figure named CHHOM Ren was a revered Buddhist monk who played a crucial role in preserving and reviving the Khmer literary and religious traditions during a period of turmoil and foreign occupation.

Another individual of note was CHHOM Samor, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in the early 20th century. His intricate carvings and statues depicting Khmer culture and mythology are still highly regarded and can be found in museums and collections around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chhom

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

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 Chhom 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Chhom has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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