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

Saepharn, 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 Saepharn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saepharn in America

Saepharn is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saepharn surname appeared 146 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 Saepharn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saepharn 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 Saepharn

The surname SAEPHARN originated in Thailand, with its earliest known roots dating back to the mid-18th century. It is derived from the Thai language, with "Sae" meaning "silk" and "pharn" meaning "trade" or "merchant." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the silk trade during that era.

Historical records indicate that the name SAEPHARN first appeared in the Ayutthaya Kingdom, which was a Siamese kingdom that existed from 1351 to 1767. The Ayutthaya Kingdom was a significant center of trade, particularly in silk and other luxury goods, which aligns with the potential meaning of the name.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname SAEPHARN was Phra Saepharn Khunluang, a prominent silk merchant who lived in the city of Ayutthaya in the late 17th century. Khunluang was known for his expertise in the silk trade and his contributions to the local economy.

Another notable figure with the SAEPHARN surname was Chao Saepharn Ratchasak, a nobleman and military leader who served under King Narai of Ayutthaya in the mid-17th century. Ratchasak was instrumental in defending the kingdom against foreign invasions and played a crucial role in maintaining the kingdom's sovereignty.

In the 19th century, the name SAEPHARN was associated with the Siamese royal family. Prince Saepharn Srisuriyawong was a member of the Siamese nobility and served as a high-ranking official in the court of King Rama IV (also known as King Mongkut) in the mid-1800s.

The SAEPHARN surname continued to be prominent in Thailand throughout the 20th century. Phra Saepharn Prommas was a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar who lived from 1882 to 1962. He was highly respected for his contributions to Buddhist teachings and his efforts in preserving traditional Thai culture.

Another individual of note with the SAEPHARN surname was Khunying Saepharn Phonphayom, a philanthropist and businesswoman who lived from 1910 to 1998. She was known for her charitable works and her support for various educational and cultural initiatives in Thailand.

While the surname SAEPHARN has its roots in Thailand, it has also been adopted by individuals of Thai descent living in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Thai populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saepharn

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

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

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