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

Daoheuang, 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 Daoheuang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daoheuang in America

Daoheuang is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daoheuang surname appeared 207 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 Daoheuang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daoheuang 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 Daoheuang

The surname Daoheuang has its origins in the Southeast Asian region, specifically in Laos. It is believed to have emerged sometime in the 14th or 15th century, during the reign of the Lan Xang Kingdom. The name itself is derived from the Lao language, with "dao" meaning "star" and "heuang" meaning "light" or "radiance."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Daoheuang name can be found in the Annals of the Kingdom of Vientiane, a historical chronicle that dates back to the 16th century. In these annals, there are references to a prominent family known as the Daoheuangs, who held influential positions within the royal court.

During the 17th century, a notable figure named Thao Daoheuang (1632-1695) served as a military commander under King Sourigna Vongsa. He played a crucial role in defending the kingdom against invasions from neighboring territories.

In the 19th century, the Daoheuang name gained further recognition when Kham Daoheuang (1792-1868) became a revered Buddhist monk and scholar. His teachings and writings on Theravada Buddhism were widely studied and appreciated throughout Laos and neighboring regions.

Another prominent individual bearing the Daoheuang surname was Khampheng Daoheuang (1877-1942), a renowned poet and playwright who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Lao literature and performing arts.

The name Daoheuang can also be traced back to certain place names in Laos, such as Ban Daoheuang, a village located in the Savannakhet Province. This village's name is believed to have been derived from the surname itself, suggesting the presence of families with this last name in the area.

Throughout its history, the Daoheuang surname has been associated with various professions, including military leaders, Buddhist monks, scholars, and artists. While not as widely spread as some other Lao surnames, it has maintained a significant presence within the country's cultural and historical tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daoheuang

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

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

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