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

Luangrath, 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 Luangrath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luangrath in America

Luangrath is the 53072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luangrath surname appeared 390 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 Luangrath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luangrath 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 Luangrath

The surname LUANGRATH has its origins in Laos, a country situated in Southeast Asia. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, a period marked by the establishment of the Lane Xang Kingdom. The name is derived from the combination of two Lao words, "Luang" meaning "royal" or "grand," and "Rath" signifying "chariot" or "vehicle."

This surname is closely associated with the ancient city of Luang Prabang, which served as the capital of the Lane Xang Kingdom. The earliest recorded instances of the name LUANGRATH can be traced back to this region, where it was initially borne by individuals with ties to the royal court or those engaged in the transportation of goods and personnel.

One of the earliest known references to the name LUANGRATH appears in a historical manuscript from the late 16th century, which documents the contributions of a prominent merchant bearing this surname in facilitating trade between Luang Prabang and neighboring kingdoms.

During the 17th century, a notable figure named Somsanith LUANGRATH (1620-1688) gained recognition as a skilled diplomat and advisor to the King of Lan Xang. His diplomatic efforts played a crucial role in maintaining peaceful relations with neighboring territories.

In the 18th century, Khampheng LUANGRATH (1745-1819) was a revered scholar and poet whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Laos. His literary contributions have been preserved and studied by scholars of Lao literature for generations.

The 19th century saw the rise of Khamchan LUANGRATH (1832-1904), a renowned military leader who played a pivotal role in defending the Kingdom of Luang Prabang against foreign invasions. His strategic acumen and bravery in battle earned him a place in the annals of Lao history.

Another prominent figure was Siengkham LUANGRATH (1875-1945), a pioneering educator who established several schools in Luang Prabang and surrounding areas, promoting literacy and access to education for the local population.

While the name LUANGRATH has its roots in Laos, over the centuries, it has spread to neighboring countries in Southeast Asia, carried by individuals who migrated or established trade and cultural ties with these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luangrath

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

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

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