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

Luangraj, 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 Luangraj surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luangraj in America

Luangraj is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luangraj surname appeared 125 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 Luangraj.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luangraj 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 Luangraj

The surname Luangraj has its origins in the northern region of Thailand, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Thai words "luang" meaning "royal" or "noble," and "raj" meaning "king" or "ruler." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who held positions of authority or nobility within the Thai royal court or government during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Luangraj can be found in a historical document from the Ayutthaya Kingdom, which ruled over much of present-day Thailand from the 14th to the 18th centuries. This document, written in the early 17th century, mentions a government official named Luangraj Siriburanath, who served as an advisor to King Narai.

Another notable individual with the surname Luangraj was Luangraj Chamnanwut, a renowned poet and scholar who lived during the late 18th century. He was known for his contributions to Thai literature and is celebrated as one of the most influential poets of his era.

In the 19th century, the Luangraj name was also associated with a prominent family from the northern city of Chiang Mai. This family, known as the Luangraj clan, played a significant role in the region's politics and governance during that period.

One of the most famous figures from the Luangraj clan was Luangraj Chaiyaphruek, who served as the governor of Chiang Mai from 1857 to 1865. He was renowned for his efforts in promoting education and infrastructure development within the city.

Another notable individual with the Luangraj surname was Luangraj Sunthorn, born in 1786, who was a celebrated poet and playwright. His works, such as the epic poem "Phra Aphai Mani," are considered masterpieces of Thai literature and are still widely studied and performed today.

While the surname Luangraj is not as common in modern times, it holds a rich historical significance in Thailand, with its associations with nobility, governance, and cultural contributions spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luangraj

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

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

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