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

Sengchanh, 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 Sengchanh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sengchanh in America

Sengchanh is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sengchanh surname appeared 170 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 Sengchanh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sengchanh 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 Sengchanh

The surname SENGCHANH originated in Laos, a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Its roots can be traced back to the Lao language, where the word "seng" means "Buddhist monk" and "chanh" means "victory" or "triumph." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who achieved notable accomplishments or victories within the Buddhist monastic order.

SENGCHANH is a rare surname, and its earliest recorded instances are found in ancient Lao manuscripts and chronicles dating back to the 16th century. One of the earliest known references to the name appears in the Lao Phra Lak Phra Ram, a literary work from the Lan Xang Kingdom, which ruled over present-day Laos from the 14th to the 18th century.

During the 17th century, a prominent figure named Sengchanh Souvannavong served as a high-ranking official in the court of King Surinyavongsa Ramesvara, the ruler of the Lan Xang Kingdom. Souvannavong was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in maintaining good relations with neighboring kingdoms.

Another notable individual bearing the SENGCHANH surname was Sengchanh Voravong, a renowned Buddhist scholar and poet who lived in the 18th century. His works, which explored various aspects of Buddhist philosophy and teachings, were widely read and studied throughout Laos and neighboring regions.

In the 19th century, Sengchanh Phommavong was a prominent figure in the Lao resistance against Siamese (Thai) occupation. He played a key role in organizing and leading a rebellion against the occupying forces, ultimately contributing to the eventual independence of Laos from Siamese control.

Sengchanh Sydavong, born in 1892, was a celebrated Lao writer and playwright who helped revive and preserve traditional Lao literary forms and cultural traditions. His works, which often explored themes of Lao identity and nationalism, remain influential to this day.

While the surname SENGCHANH is relatively rare outside of Laos, it holds a unique place in the country's cultural and historical fabric, reflecting the deep-rooted influence of Buddhism and the achievements of notable individuals who have borne this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sengchanh

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

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

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