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

Saephan, 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 Saephan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saephan in America

Saephan is the 14443rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saephan surname appeared 2,069 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Saephan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saephan 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 Saephan

The surname SAEPHAN is believed to have originated in the region of Southeast Asia, specifically in the country of Laos. It is a surname that can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was first recorded in the annals of the Lao Kingdom of Lan Xang.

The name SAEPHAN is derived from the Lao words "saep" and "han," which together translate to "golden field" or "golden plain." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who owned or worked on fertile agricultural lands or rice fields.

Historical records from the 17th century mention a prominent Lao noble named Saephan Khamvongsa, who served as a governor in the province of Vientiane during the reign of King Sourigna Vongsa. This early mention of the name lends credibility to its Lao origins and longstanding presence in the region.

In the 19th century, a Lao scholar and writer named Saephan Nakhonephitsarath made significant contributions to the preservation of Lao literature and cultural traditions. His works, which included poetry and historical accounts, are considered important sources for understanding the intellectual and literary landscape of Laos during that period.

Another notable figure with the surname SAEPHAN was Saephan Khamphouvieng, a Lao politician and diplomat who served as the Ambassador of Laos to Thailand in the 1960s. His diplomatic efforts played a role in strengthening the relationship between the two neighboring countries during a turbulent period in Southeast Asian history.

In more recent times, the name SAEPHAN has been carried by individuals such as Saephan Faidang, a renowned Lao artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited internationally, and Saephan Sengmany, a successful entrepreneur and business leader in the Lao garment industry.

While the surname SAEPHAN is predominantly found in Laos and among the Lao diaspora, it has also made its way to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the name's roots can be firmly traced back to the rich cultural heritage of Laos, where it has held significance for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saephan

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

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

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