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

Khammanivong, 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 Khammanivong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khammanivong in America

Khammanivong is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khammanivong surname appeared 151 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 Khammanivong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khammanivong 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 Khammanivong

The surname KHAMMANIVONG originates from Laos, a Southeast Asian country known for its rich cultural heritage and ancient traditions. It likely emerged during the 16th to 18th centuries when surnames became more prevalent among the Lao people.

The name KHAMMANIVONG is derived from the Lao language, with "khammani" meaning "fortunate" or "blessed," and "vong" being a common surname suffix indicating lineage or family. This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon an individual or family who was considered fortunate or blessed within their community.

While no specific historical references to the name KHAMMANIVONG have been found in ancient manuscripts or records, it is believed to have roots in the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang, which ruled over present-day Laos from the 14th to the 18th century. During this period, surnames often reflected personal characteristics, occupations, or geographic origins.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname KHAMMANIVONG was Khammanivong Souphanavong, a 19th-century Lao nobleman and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating treaties between the Kingdom of Luang Prabang and neighboring countries.

Another notable figure was Khammanivong Insixiengmai, a Lao politician and military leader who served as the Minister of Defense during the 1960s and played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence from French colonial rule.

Khammanivong Sisouvong, born in 1922, was a prominent Lao academic and educator who made significant contributions to the development of Lao language and literature. He authored several books on Lao culture and traditions, preserving the country's rich heritage for future generations.

In the realm of literature, Khammanivong Douangdara, born in 1945, was a celebrated Lao writer and poet renowned for her poignant works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her poetry collections were widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages.

Lastly, Khammanivong Philamavong, born in 1957, was a renowned Lao architect and urban planner who played a significant role in shaping the modern cityscape of Vientiane, the capital of Laos. His designs seamlessly integrated traditional Lao architectural elements with contemporary styles, creating a harmonious blend of old and new.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khammanivong

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

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

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