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

Phommathep, 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 Phommathep surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phommathep in America

Phommathep is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Phommathep surname appeared 116 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 Phommathep.

The history of the last name Phommathep

The surname "PHOMMATHEP" is believed to have originated in Laos, a country located in Southeast Asia. Its roots can be traced back to the 17th century, when the region was known as the Kingdom of Lan Xang.

This name is derived from the Lao language, with "Phom" meaning "to serve" and "Mathep" translating to "the elite" or "the highest class." It is believed that the surname was initially bestowed upon individuals who served in esteemed positions within the royal court or held significant roles in the nobility.

Historical records indicate that the name "PHOMMATHEP" first appeared in ancient Lao manuscripts and chronicles from the late 17th century. One notable mention can be found in the "Phongsavadan Lao," a collection of Lao historical manuscripts documenting the events and reigns of various Kings in the Kingdom of Lan Xang.

The earliest recorded bearer of the name "PHOMMATHEP" was Nai Phommathep, a revered court official who served under King Sourigna Vongsa in the late 1600s. Nai Phommathep was highly regarded for his wisdom and loyalty to the monarchy.

Another prominent figure bearing this surname was Thao Phommathep, a renowned military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of the Kingdom of Lan Xang against Siamese invasions in the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, Phya Phommathep was a respected diplomat and statesman who represented the Kingdom of Lan Xang in negotiations with neighboring kingdoms and foreign powers.

During the French colonial era in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Kham Phommathep was a notable figure who advocated for the preservation of Lao culture and traditions in the face of foreign influence.

More recently, Khamphao Phommathep was a celebrated Lao writer and poet who lived from 1920 to 1995 and made significant contributions to the literary landscape of modern Laos.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phommathep

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

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

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