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

Louangrath, 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 Louangrath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Louangrath in America

Louangrath is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Louangrath surname appeared 137 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 Louangrath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Louangrath 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 Louangrath

The surname LOUANGRATH has its roots in the ancient kingdom of Lan Xang, which covered parts of modern-day Laos and Thailand. It is believed to have originated in the 16th century, during the reign of King Photisarath, when the kingdom was at its peak and exerting influence over the surrounding regions.

The name is derived from the Lao words "louan" meaning "to wander" or "to roam," and "grath" which is a shortened form of the word "nagrath," meaning "city" or "kingdom." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals or families who traveled extensively within the kingdom or between different settlements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 17th-century manuscript detailing the chronicles of the Kingdom of Lan Xang. It mentions a nobleman named Nai Louangrath, who was a trusted advisor to King Sourigna Vongsa in the late 1600s.

In the 18th century, a Buddhist monk named Phra Louangrath Khamphi is said to have traveled extensively throughout the region, spreading the teachings of Buddhism and establishing several temples and monasteries. His influence was so significant that some villages and settlements were named after him, such as Ban Louangrath in the Khammouane Province of modern-day Laos.

During the 19th century, a prominent figure named Thao Louangrath played a crucial role in the resistance against the Siamese (Thai) invasion of Lan Xang. He led a band of guerrilla fighters and was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess in defending his homeland.

Another notable individual with this surname was Kham Louangrath, a skilled artisan and craftsman who lived in the early 20th century. He was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures, which adorned many temples and palaces throughout the region.

In more recent times, a Lao-American writer and academic named Chai Louangrath has gained recognition for her work exploring the experiences of the Lao diaspora and their struggle to maintain cultural identity in the face of displacement and resettlement.

While the name LOUANGRATH is not as common today as it once was, it remains an important part of the cultural heritage and history of the Lao people, serving as a reminder of their rich and diverse past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Louangrath

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

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

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