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

Phommahaxay, 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 Phommahaxay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phommahaxay in America

Phommahaxay is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Phommahaxay surname appeared 134 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 Phommahaxay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Phommahaxay 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 Phommahaxay

The surname PHOMMAHAXAY is of Laotian origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century in the region of present-day Laos. The name is believed to be derived from the Lao language, with "phom" meaning "to bind" or "to tie," and "haxay" referring to a type of plant or tree, possibly related to the term "xay" meaning "forest" or "wilderness."

The earliest known records of the PHOMMAHAXAY surname can be found in ancient Lao manuscripts and chronicles, particularly those documenting the reign of King Souligna Vongsa (1438-1479) and the establishment of the Kingdom of Lan Xang. It is possible that the name was originally associated with individuals who worked as basket weavers, using the fibers from the "haxay" plant.

In the 17th century, during the Lao-Siamese Wars, a prominent figure named Phommahaxay Setthathirath (1634-1690) served as a military leader and advisor to King Sourigna Vongsa. His bravery and strategic skills were well-documented in Lao historical accounts, and it is believed that his descendants continued to carry the PHOMMAHAXAY surname.

Another notable figure was Phommahaxay Chanthaviravong (1768-1828), a renowned poet and scholar who contributed significantly to the preservation of Lao literature and culture during the Siamese occupation of Laos. His poetry and writings were widely circulated and studied in the region.

In the late 19th century, Phommahaxay Inpeng (1856-1912) was a respected Buddhist monk and teacher who played a crucial role in the revival of Lao Buddhism following the French colonization of Laos. His teachings and philosophical works continue to be studied and revered by Lao Buddhists.

During the 20th century, Phommahaxay Sayasouk (1920-1998) was a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Laos from 1975 to 1986. He played a significant role in establishing diplomatic relations with various countries and representing Laos on the international stage.

While the PHOMMAHAXAY surname has its roots in ancient Laos, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the name's rich history and cultural significance remain deeply rooted in the Lao tradition and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phommahaxay

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Phommahaxay, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!