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

Khauv, 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 Khauv surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khauv in America

Khauv is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khauv surname appeared 139 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 Khauv.

The history of the last name Khauv

The surname KHAUV originated in the region of Laos and Northern Thailand, where it first emerged in the 16th century. It is derived from the Lao word "khao," meaning "rice," and "huav," meaning "field," suggesting that the name may have been given to those who worked in rice fields or were involved in rice cultivation.

The earliest recorded instances of the name KHAUV can be found in historical documents and records from the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang, which ruled over parts of modern-day Laos and Thailand from the 14th to the 18th century. These records often mentioned individuals with the KHAUV surname, indicating their involvement in agricultural activities or their association with rice farming communities.

One notable mention of the name KHAUV appears in the "Phongsawadan Lao," a chronicles of the Lao Kingdom, which references a man named Khauv Sai Pha in the late 17th century. Khauv Sai Pha was a prominent figure in the court of King Souligna Vongsa and was known for his contributions to the kingdom's agricultural policies and rice production efforts.

Another historical figure bearing the KHAUV surname was Khauv Kham Ngon, a Lao poet and scholar who lived in the 18th century. Khauv Kham Ngon is renowned for his collection of traditional Lao poetry and his works on Lao literature and culture. His birth and death dates are not precisely recorded, but he is believed to have lived during the reign of King Anouvong in the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, a man named Khauv Boun Nhuan gained recognition as a skilled artisan and craftsman in the Lao kingdom. Khauv Boun Nhuan was known for his intricate woodcarvings and his contributions to the construction of traditional Lao temples and buildings. His exact dates of birth and death are unknown, but his work can still be admired in various historical sites across Laos.

Another notable figure with the KHAUV surname was Khauv Seng, a Lao military leader who played a significant role in the resistance against French colonial rule in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Khauv Seng was born in the 1870s and led several uprisings against French forces, eventually being captured and executed in 1904.

During the 20th century, the KHAUV surname continued to be prevalent in Laos and northern Thailand, with many individuals bearing the name contributing to various fields, including agriculture, arts, and literature. However, due to conflicts and displacement during the Vietnam War era, some individuals with the KHAUV surname may have migrated to other countries, carrying the name with them.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khauv

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

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 Khauv 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.

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

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