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

Praseuth, 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 Praseuth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Praseuth in America

Praseuth is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Praseuth surname appeared 131 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 Praseuth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Praseuth 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 Praseuth

The surname Praseuth is believed to have originated in Laos, a country located in Southeast Asia. It is derived from the Lao language, which is a branch of the Tai-Kadai language family. The earliest records of the name can be traced back to the 16th century during the reign of the Lan Xang Kingdom, a powerful empire that ruled over present-day Laos and parts of neighboring countries.

The name Praseuth is believed to have its roots in the Lao word "prasert," which means "prosperity" or "success." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals or families who were prosperous or successful in their endeavors. It is also possible that the name was associated with a specific occupation or trade that was considered prosperous during that time period.

One of the earliest known references to the name Praseuth can be found in a manuscript dating back to the late 16th century, which documented the history and genealogy of prominent families in the Lan Xang Kingdom. This manuscript mentions a individual named Praseuth Souvanna, who was a high-ranking official in the royal court during the reign of King Setthathirath (1548-1571).

Throughout the centuries, the name Praseuth has been associated with various notable figures in Lao history. One such individual was Praseuth Xayasone (1905-1987), a prominent Lao politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Laos from 1962 to 1975. Another notable figure was Praseuth Insixiengmay (1924-2001), a Lao writer and poet who was celebrated for his contributions to Lao literature and cultural preservation.

In addition to these historical figures, the name Praseuth has also been associated with various place names and locations in Laos. For example, there is a village called Ban Praseuth located in the Savannakhet Province of southern Laos, which may have been named after an individual or family with the surname Praseuth.

Other notable individuals with the surname Praseuth include Praseuth Sisouvong (1924-2010), a Lao politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1975 to 1986, and Praseuth Souvannakhouane (1934-2022), a Lao writer and educator who made significant contributions to the development of Lao literature and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Praseuth

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

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

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