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

Khamvongsa, 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 Khamvongsa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khamvongsa in America

Khamvongsa is the 44423rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khamvongsa surname appeared 484 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 Khamvongsa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khamvongsa 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 Khamvongsa

The surname KHAMVONGSA is of Lao origin, originating from the Lao people living in the region that is now modern-day Laos. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 14th century, during the period of the Lan Xang Kingdom, a influential Lao kingdom that existed from 1354 to 1707.

The name KHAMVONGSA is thought to be derived from the Lao words "kham" meaning "word" or "speech," and "vongsa" meaning "lineage" or "family line." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a family or clan that was known for their oratory skills, storytelling abilities, or perhaps even their role as advisors or counselors to royalty or nobility.

While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient manuscripts or historical texts from the Lan Xang Kingdom era, it is likely that the name was used by noble or influential families within the kingdom's power structure. Some scholars have speculated that the name may have been associated with a particular region or province within the kingdom, but there is no concrete evidence to support this claim.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name KHAMVONGSA dates back to the late 18th century, when a man named Khamvongsa Sourivong was a prominent leader and advisor to King Anouvong, the last monarch of the Lan Xang Kingdom. Sourivong played a significant role in the kingdom's resistance against Siamese (Thai) invasion and occupation in the early 19th century.

Another notable individual with the surname KHAMVONGSA was Khamvongsa Keokhamphan (1920-1992), a Lao political figure who served as the Prime Minister of Laos from 1975 to 1991, during the transition period following the Laotian Civil War.

Khamvongsa Kommadam (1925-2008) was a Lao diplomat and politician who served as the Foreign Minister of Laos from 1975 to 1986, during a crucial period in the country's relations with Vietnam and the Soviet Union.

Khamvongsa Saysana (born 1948) is a Lao businessman and philanthropist who has been involved in various development projects and charitable initiatives in Laos, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare.

Khamvongsa Soulintha (born 1968) is a contemporary Lao artist known for her paintings and installations that explore themes of identity, culture, and tradition within the Lao context.

The surname KHAMVONGSA continues to be prevalent among Lao communities both within Laos and among the Lao diaspora around the world, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of the Lao people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khamvongsa

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

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

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