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

Luangkhot, 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 Luangkhot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luangkhot in America

Luangkhot is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luangkhot surname appeared 124 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 Luangkhot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luangkhot 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 Luangkhot

The surname LUANGKHOT is believed to have originated in Thailand, possibly during the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Thai words "luang" meaning "royal" or "noble," and "khot" which translates to "descent" or "lineage." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals with ties to the Thai royal family or nobility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LUANGKHOT name can be found in the annals of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, a Siamese kingdom that existed from 1351 to 1767. These ancient records mention a noble family bearing the LUANGKHOT name, who resided in the central region of the kingdom.

During the reign of King Narai (1633-1688), a prominent figure named Luangkhot Srisuthat is mentioned in various historical accounts. He served as a high-ranking official in the royal court and was known for his expertise in foreign affairs and diplomacy.

Another notable individual with the LUANGKHOT surname was Luangkhot Phuangmali, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the late 18th century. His works were widely celebrated and contributed significantly to the preservation of Thai literature and culture.

In the 19th century, a powerful military leader named Luangkhot Thongyu played a crucial role in the defense of Siam against Burmese invasions. His strategic military campaigns and bravery in battle earned him a place in the annals of Thai history.

The LUANGKHOT name can also be found in various historical documents from the Rattanakosin period (1782-present), which marked the establishment of the current Chakri dynasty in Thailand. During this time, a family of nobles bearing the LUANGKHOT surname held significant influence and played important roles in the royal court.

It is worth noting that the spelling and pronunciation of the LUANGKHOT name may have undergone slight variations throughout history, as is common with many surnames. Additionally, the name may have been associated with specific regions or provinces within Thailand, although its exact geographic origins remain uncertain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luangkhot

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

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

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