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

Khamphoumy, 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 Khamphoumy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khamphoumy in America

Khamphoumy is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khamphoumy surname appeared 179 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 Khamphoumy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khamphoumy 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 Khamphoumy

The surname KHAMPHOUMY has its origins in Laos, a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It is a name that can be traced back to the 16th century, when the region was still governed by various kingdoms and principalities.

The name KHAMPHOUMY is believed to have derived from the combination of two Lao words, "kham" meaning "word" or "speech," and "phoumy" meaning "precious" or "valuable." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were skilled orators, scholars, or those possessing valuable knowledge or wisdom.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KHAMPHOUMY name can be found in a collection of ancient Lao manuscripts dating back to the late 17th century. These manuscripts, which were written on palm leaves, documented various aspects of Lao culture, literature, and history.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure named Thao KHAMPHOUMY played a significant role in the resistance against the Siamese (Thai) invasion of the Kingdom of Vientiane. He is remembered as a brave warrior and leader who fought to protect his people and their way of life.

In the 19th century, a renowned scholar and poet named Maha Sila KHAMPHOUMY gained recognition for his contributions to Lao literature and philosophy. His works, which were widely studied and admired, explored themes of spirituality, ethics, and the human condition.

Another notable figure from this era was Kanya KHAMPHOUMY, a skilled diplomat and negotiator who played a crucial role in maintaining peaceful relations between the various kingdoms and principalities of the region.

As the 20th century dawned, the KHAMPHOUMY name continued to be associated with individuals who made significant contributions to Lao society and culture. One such person was Thongsamone KHAMPHOUMY, a renowned painter and artist whose works captured the beauty and essence of Lao life and traditions.

Throughout its history, the surname KHAMPHOUMY has been closely linked to the rich cultural heritage of Laos, reflecting the importance placed on knowledge, wisdom, and artistic expression within this ancient society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khamphoumy

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

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

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