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

Phanh, 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 Phanh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phanh in America

Phanh is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Phanh surname appeared 118 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 Phanh.

The history of the last name Phanh

The surname PHANH is believed to have originated in Vietnam. It is thought to be derived from the Vietnamese word "phan", which means "to divide" or "to separate". This name likely has its roots in the 11th to 13th centuries, when Vietnam was ruled by the Ly and Tran dynasties.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in a 14th century manuscript detailing the administrative divisions of Vietnam during the Tran dynasty. The manuscript mentions a village called "Phan Ha", which translates to "the divided river". It is possible that the PHANH surname originated from this village or the surrounding area.

In the 16th century, during the Le dynasty, a scholar named PHANH Nhu Hau is mentioned in historical records for his contributions to Vietnamese literature and poetry. He was born in 1512 and died in 1587.

Another notable figure with this surname was PHANH Duy Ton, a military leader who played a crucial role in the Vietnamese resistance against the Mongol invasions in the 13th century. He was born in 1245 and died in 1307.

During the 18th century, a renowned painter named PHANH Vu Lau gained recognition for his intricate landscape paintings. He was active from 1720 to 1780, and his works are still celebrated in Vietnam today.

In the 19th century, PHANH Dinh Huat was a prominent figure in the Nguyen dynasty. He served as a high-ranking official and was known for his expertise in military strategy and governance. He was born in 1812 and died in 1879.

Another notable individual with this surname was PHANH Thi Kim Lien, a celebrated poet and writer from the late 19th century. She was born in 1867 and her works explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary. She passed away in 1941.

While the PHANH surname may not be as widely recognized outside of Vietnam, it has a rich history and cultural significance within the country. The name has been associated with scholars, artists, military leaders, and officials throughout various dynasties and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phanh

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

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 Phanh 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.

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

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