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

Phimmachack, 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 Phimmachack surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phimmachack in America

Phimmachack is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Phimmachack surname appeared 104 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 Phimmachack.

The history of the last name Phimmachack

The surname PHIMMACHACK is believed to have originated from the Lao or Thai regions of Southeast Asia, likely in the late 18th or early 19th century. It is thought to be derived from a combination of Lao or Thai words, possibly related to a place name or occupation.

One theory suggests that the name may have roots in the Lao word "phim" meaning to weave or braid, and "chack" referring to cloth or fabric. This could indicate that the name was associated with the traditional weaving or textile industries in the region. However, the exact origins and meanings remain uncertain due to the lack of comprehensive historical records from that time and place.

Early records of the name are scarce, as many official documents and genealogical records were lost or destroyed during the turbulent periods of warfare and colonization in the region. It is possible that the name may have appeared in local village or regional records, but these have not been widely preserved or translated.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname PHIMMACHACK was a Lao farmer named Thongphan PHIMMACHACK, who lived in the late 19th century in the Savannakhet province of modern-day Laos. Another notable figure was Khampheng PHIMMACHACK, a skilled weaver and artisan who was renowned for her intricate silk textiles in the early 20th century.

In the mid-20th century, a prominent Lao politician and diplomat named Khamman PHIMMACHACK played a significant role in the negotiations for Lao independence from French colonial rule. He served as the first ambassador of Laos to the United States in the 1950s.

During the Vietnam War era, a Lao refugee named Bounthong PHIMMACHACK gained recognition for his advocacy work and efforts to resettle Lao refugees in the United States and other countries after fleeing the conflict in the 1970s.

More recently, in the late 20th century, a Lao-American author and academic named Chanida PHIMMACHACK published several works exploring the experiences of Lao immigrants and the diaspora community in the United States.

While the name PHIMMACHACK is relatively uncommon outside of Southeast Asia, it remains an important part of the cultural heritage and history of Laos and the surrounding regions. However, due to the scarcity of historical records and the complexity of linguistic origins, the precise meaning and derivation of the name remain open to interpretation and further research.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phimmachack

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

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

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