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

Phomphakdy, 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 Phomphakdy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phomphakdy in America

Phomphakdy is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Phomphakdy surname appeared 208 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 Phomphakdy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Phomphakdy 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 Phomphakdy

The surname PHOMPHAKDY is believed to have originated from the Southeast Asian country of Laos. It is thought to have emerged sometime in the 16th or 17th century, though its exact roots are unclear. The name itself appears to be derived from the Lao language, but its precise meaning or etymology remains uncertain.

One theory suggests that PHOMPHAKDY may have been derived from an older Lao word or phrase, possibly related to a particular location or occupation. However, there is little concrete evidence to support this claim. Another possibility is that the name originated as a combination of two or more Lao words, though the specific words and their meanings are unknown.

Unfortunately, there are no known historical references or records that directly mention the surname PHOMPHAKDY from its earliest origins. This lack of documentation makes it challenging to trace the name's precise history or any notable individuals who bore it in ancient times.

The earliest recorded instances of the PHOMPHAKDY surname can be found in some Lao genealogical records dating back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries. However, these records are often incomplete or lack detailed information about the individuals listed.

Throughout history, a few notable individuals have carried the PHOMPHAKDY surname. One example is Khampheng Phomphakdy, a Lao politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Laos in the 1970s. Another is Khamman Phomphakdy, a Lao military officer and politician who held various government positions in the mid-20th century.

Phomphakdy Chittacy was a Lao artist and painter known for his depictions of traditional Lao culture and landscapes, though his exact birth and death dates are uncertain. Phomphakdy Souvannavong was a Lao writer and academic who authored several books on Lao literature and history in the late 20th century.

Additionally, Phomphakdy Phommavong was a Lao entrepreneur and businessperson who founded a successful construction company in the capital city of Vientiane in the latter half of the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phomphakdy

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

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

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