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

Sayavong, 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 Sayavong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sayavong in America

Sayavong is the 28704th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sayavong surname appeared 830 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 Sayavong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sayavong 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 Sayavong

The surname "Sayavong" is of Lao origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Kingdom of Lan Xang, which ruled over what is now modern-day Laos from the 14th to the 18th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Lao word "saya," meaning "teacher" or "master," combined with the word "vong," meaning "family" or "lineage."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sayavong name can be found in the Lao Royal Chronicles, a collection of historical manuscripts detailing the reigns of various Lao kings and their noble families. It is said that during the reign of King Sourigna Vongsa in the 16th century, a renowned scholar and teacher named Sayavong Souvannavong served as a royal advisor and tutor to the prince.

The Sayavong name gained further prominence during the 17th century, when a renowned Buddhist monk named Sayavong Thammavong established a prominent monastery in the ancient capital of Vientiane. His teachings and philosophical works were highly influential in shaping the cultural and religious landscape of Laos during that time.

In the 19th century, Sayavong Khamman, a prominent military leader and diplomat, played a pivotal role in negotiating treaties with neighboring kingdoms and securing alliances for the Kingdom of Lan Xang. His diplomatic efforts helped maintain peace and stability in the region during a period of political turmoil.

Another notable figure bearing the Sayavong surname was Sayavong Louangphosy, a renowned poet and writer who lived in the early 20th century. His works, which celebrated the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Laos, were widely celebrated and helped preserve the nation's literary legacy during a time of rapid social and political change.

In more recent history, Sayavong Khamman, a distinguished Lao diplomat and politician, served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Laos in the 1990s. He played a crucial role in strengthening diplomatic ties between Laos and other nations, and his efforts contributed to the country's economic and social development during that period.

While the Sayavong name has its roots in ancient Lao history, it has also gained recognition and prominence beyond the borders of Laos. Several individuals with this surname have made significant contributions in various fields, further enriching the legacy and significance of this ancient name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sayavong

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

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

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