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

Manivanh, 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 Manivanh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manivanh in America

Manivanh is the 56710th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manivanh surname appeared 360 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 Manivanh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manivanh 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 Manivanh

The surname MANIVANH has its origins in Laos, a country in Southeast Asia. It is a Lao surname that can be traced back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Lao words "mani," meaning "gem" or "jewel," and "van," meaning "forest" or "woods." This suggests that the name might have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a forested area known for its precious stones.

Historical records from the Kingdom of Lan Xang, a powerful Lao kingdom that existed from the 14th to the 18th century, contain some of the earliest mentions of the MANIVANH surname. These records, written in the Lao script on palm leaf manuscripts, document various individuals bearing this name who held positions of importance within the royal court or were members of the nobility.

One notable figure with the MANIVANH surname was Phaya Manivanh, a high-ranking military commander who served under King Sourigna Vongsa in the late 16th century. Phaya Manivanh was instrumental in several military campaigns that helped solidify the Kingdom of Lan Xang's control over strategic territories.

Another historical record from the early 17th century mentions a Buddhist monk named Phra Manivanh, who was renowned for his scholarship and contributions to the preservation of Lao literature and culture. Phra Manivanh is believed to have resided in the ancient city of Vientiane, which was the capital of the Lan Xang Kingdom at the time.

In the 18th century, there are accounts of a prominent family bearing the MANIVANH surname residing in the town of Savannakhet, located in present-day southern Laos. This family was known for their expertise in traditional Lao crafts, particularly in the production of intricate silk textiles and silver jewelry.

During the 19th century, a notable figure named Khamla MANIVANH was a respected leader in the Lao resistance against Siamese (Thai) occupation. Khamla MANIVANH played a crucial role in rallying support and organizing resistance efforts to preserve Lao sovereignty and cultural identity.

While the MANIVANH surname has its roots in Laos, it has also been found in neighboring countries like Thailand and Cambodia, likely due to migration and cultural exchange in the region over the centuries. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to this surname can be traced back to the ancient kingdom of Lan Xang and the Lao people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manivanh

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

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

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