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

Phimmasone, 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 Phimmasone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phimmasone in America

Phimmasone is the 47966th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Phimmasone surname appeared 441 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 Phimmasone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Phimmasone 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 Phimmasone

The surname PHIMMASONE has its origins in Laos, a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It is believed to have emerged during the 14th century when the Lane Xang Kingdom, also known as the Kingdom of a Million Elephants, ruled over what is now modern-day Laos.

The name PHIMMASONE is derived from the Lao language and is a combination of two words, "Phim" meaning "diamond" and "Masone" which is a variation of the word "Maha-Sone" meaning "great" or "grand." Together, the name translates to "Great Diamond" or "Grand Diamond."

While there are no known historical references to the name PHIMMASONE in ancient manuscripts or records, it is believed to have been bestowed upon individuals who were highly regarded or held esteemed positions within the Lane Xang Kingdom.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname PHIMMASONE was Phaya Phimmasone, a notable military commander who served under King Anouvong during the Lao Rebellion against Siamese rule in the early 19th century.

Another notable figure was Thao Phimmasone, a revered Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the late 18th century and was known for his contributions to the preservation of Lao literature and culture.

In the 20th century, Kham Phimmasone, a prominent politician and diplomat, served as the first ambassador of Laos to the United Nations from 1958 to 1962.

Souk Phimmasone, born in 1923, was a respected Lao artist and painter whose works captured the essence of Lao culture and traditions.

More recently, Khamphao Phimmasone, born in 1957, is a renowned Lao historian and author who has written extensively on the history and heritage of Laos.

While the surname PHIMMASONE is not as common outside of Laos, it remains a revered name within the country, carrying a rich cultural significance and a connection to the glorious past of the Lane Xang Kingdom.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phimmasone

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

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

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