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

Phomma, 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 Phomma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phomma in America

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

The Phomma 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 Phomma.

The history of the last name Phomma

The surname PHOMMA originates from Laos, a country in Southeast Asia. The name likely emerged in the 14th or 15th century, derived from the Lao language. Its roots may be traced back to the ancient Khmer civilization that once dominated the region.

PHOMMA is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to a specific place or village within Laos. Many Lao surnames were derived from the names of towns, villages, or geographic features. However, the precise meaning and origin of PHOMMA remain uncertain due to the limited historical records from that era.

Early written records of the PHOMMA surname are scarce, as Lao history and genealogy were primarily passed down through oral traditions. It is possible that the name appeared in ancient manuscripts or inscriptions, but these have not yet been discovered or widely studied by scholars.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname PHOMMA was Thao Phomma, a influential ruler in the Kingdom of Lan Xang, which encompassed present-day Laos and parts of neighboring countries. Thao Phomma lived in the late 16th century and played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the kingdom.

Another notable figure was Nang Phomma, a revered Lao poet and writer who lived in the 17th century. Her work was instrumental in preserving and promoting the Lao literary tradition and cultural heritage.

In the late 18th century, Phomma Saman was a celebrated Lao scholar and teacher who contributed significantly to the preservation of Lao language and literature during a period of political turmoil and foreign invasions.

During the 19th century, Phomma Kham was a prominent Lao military leader who played a crucial role in defending the kingdom against Siamese (Thai) invasions. His bravery and strategic skills earned him a place in Lao history.

The surname PHOMMA also has variants and alternative spellings, such as Phommah, Phoma, or Phomma, reflecting the diversity of dialects and regional variations within Laos. These variations may have emerged due to linguistic evolution, migration patterns, or the influence of neighboring cultures and languages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phomma

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

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

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