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

Keohavong, 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 Keohavong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Keohavong in America

Keohavong is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Keohavong surname appeared 148 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 Keohavong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Keohavong 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 Keohavong

The surname Keohavong has its origins in Laos, a country located in Southeast Asia. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, when Laos was a powerful kingdom known as Lan Xang.

Keohavong is a combination of two Lao words – "keo" meaning "crystal" or "glass," and "havong" meaning "palace" or "royal residence." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked or resided in the royal palaces, possibly as artisans or craftsmen.

Early records of the name can be found in ancient Lao manuscripts and chronicles, although the exact dates are uncertain. One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Keohavong was Thao Keohavong, a renowned artisan who crafted intricate glass and crystal decorations for the royal palaces in Vientiane during the reign of King Souligna Vongsa in the late 16th century.

Another notable figure in Lao history bearing the name Keohavong was Nang Keohavong, a skilled weaver who lived in the 17th century. Her exquisite silk and brocade creations were highly sought after by the nobility and are said to have adorned the walls and furnishings of the royal palaces.

In the 18th century, a Buddhist monk named Phra Keohavong gained recognition for his scholarly contributions and teachings. He is believed to have been born in the village of Ban Keohavong, which may have derived its name from the surname itself.

During the 19th century, a prominent Lao military leader named Chao Keohavong played a crucial role in defending the kingdom against Siamese (Thai) invasions. His bravery and strategic leadership were celebrated in Lao folklore and oral traditions.

As Laos transitioned into a French protectorate in the late 19th century, the surname Keohavong continued to be found among various government officials and merchants. One such individual was Thao Keohavong, a respected diplomat who represented Laos in negotiations with the French colonial authorities.

While the surname Keohavong is primarily associated with Laos, it is also found among Lao communities in neighboring countries, such as Thailand and Cambodia, as well as in the Lao diaspora around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Keohavong

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

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

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