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

Phomsouvanh, 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 Phomsouvanh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phomsouvanh in America

Phomsouvanh is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Phomsouvanh surname appeared 141 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 Phomsouvanh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Phomsouvanh 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 Phomsouvanh

The surname "PHOMSOUVANH" originates from Laos, a country located in Southeast Asia. It is a Lao name that can be traced back to the ancient Lao kingdom of Lan Xang, which existed from the 14th to the 18th century.

The name "PHOMSOUVANH" is a combination of two Lao words, "phom" and "souvanh." "Phom" is believed to be derived from the Pali word "phom," meaning "flower" or "blossom," while "souvanh" is a Lao word meaning "gold" or "golden." Together, the name can be interpreted as "golden flower" or "flower of gold."

There are no known historical records or manuscripts that specifically mention the surname "PHOMSOUVANH" from ancient times. However, the name likely emerged during the reign of the Lao monarchy, when surnames became more commonly used among the nobility and upper classes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "PHOMSOUVANH" can be found in the 19th century, during the French colonial period in Laos. Khamphao Phomsouvanh (1825-1891) was a prominent Lao nobleman and administrator who served as the Governor of Luang Prabang province under French colonial rule.

Another notable figure with the surname "PHOMSOUVANH" was Thao Phomsouvanh (1875-1936), a Lao prince and diplomat who represented Laos in negotiations with the French colonial authorities. He played a crucial role in preserving Lao culture and traditions during the colonial era.

Khamfan Phomsouvanh (1901-1975) was a Lao politician and diplomat who served as the first Prime Minister of Laos after the country gained independence from France in 1953. He played a pivotal role in shaping the early years of Laos as a modern nation-state.

In the field of literature, Maha Phomsouvanh (1924-2008) was a renowned Lao novelist and poet. He is regarded as one of the most influential writers in Lao modern literature and is credited with introducing new literary styles and themes to Lao literature.

More recently, Khampheng Phomsouvanh (1945-present) is a prominent Lao artist and sculptor. He is known for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures that depict traditional Lao culture and mythology.

While the name "PHOMSOUVANH" is primarily associated with Laos, it is also found among Lao diaspora communities around the world, particularly in countries like France, the United States, and Australia, where many Lao people have migrated over the past few decades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phomsouvanh

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

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

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