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

Sengdara, 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 Sengdara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sengdara in America

Sengdara is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sengdara surname appeared 227 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 Sengdara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sengdara 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 Sengdara

The surname Sengdara has its origins in Laos, a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. This name is believed to have derived from the Lao language, where "seng" means "to ascend" or "to rise," and "dara" refers to a "star" or "celestial body."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Sengdara can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Lao Lan Xang Kingdom. It is speculated that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals or families who excelled in astronomy, navigation, or other celestial-related fields.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name Sengdara was Thao Sengdara, a revered astronomer and adviser to King Sourigna Vongsa. His contributions to the study of celestial movements and the development of the Lao calendar were highly regarded during that era.

During the 18th century, the Sengdara family gained prominence in the region of Savannakhet, located in southern Laos. Historical records from that time mention a respected scholar and physician named Phet Sengdara, whose expertise in traditional Lao medicine was widely recognized.

In the 19th century, a renowned Lao poet and writer, Maha Sengdara, gained recognition for his literary works that celebrated Lao culture and traditions. His poetic compositions were widely recited and appreciated throughout the country.

Another notable figure with the surname Sengdara was Khamphao Sengdara, a prominent military leader and strategist who played a crucial role in defending Laos against foreign invasions during the late 19th century.

While the name Sengdara is primarily associated with Laos, it has also been documented in neighboring countries like Thailand and Cambodia, where Lao communities have settled over the centuries. However, its historical origins can be traced back to the ancient Lao kingdoms and the cultural traditions that have shaped the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sengdara

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

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

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