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

Sengsavang, 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 Sengsavang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sengsavang in America

Sengsavang is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sengsavang surname appeared 145 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 Sengsavang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sengsavang 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 Sengsavang

The surname SENGSAVANG has its origins in Laos. It is a Lao name that dates back several centuries. The name is derived from the Lao words "seng" meaning "to gain" or "to acquire", and "savang" meaning "heaven" or "paradise". Thus, the name SENGSAVANG can be interpreted to mean "one who gains heaven" or "one who acquires paradise".

The earliest recorded instance of the name SENGSAVANG is found in ancient Lao manuscripts from the 16th century. These manuscripts were written by Buddhist monks and scholars, and they often recorded names of notable individuals or families. The SENGSAVANG name appears to have been associated with a prominent family or clan during that time period.

One of the earliest known individuals with the SENGSAVANG surname was Phra Phutthasavang SENGSAVANG, a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his extensive knowledge of Buddhist teachings and his contributions to the preservation of Lao literature and culture.

Another notable figure with the SENGSAVANG surname was Thao Souvannavong SENGSAVANG, a Lao prince and military leader who lived in the 17th century. He played a significant role in defending the Lao Kingdom of Lan Xang against Burmese invasions and is remembered for his bravery and leadership.

In the 18th century, there was a famous poet and writer named Phra Maha Seng SENGSAVANG. He was highly regarded for his literary works, which included romantic poetry and historical accounts of Lao culture and society.

During the 19th century, a prominent figure with the SENGSAVANG surname was Chao Phutthavong SENGSAVANG, a Lao diplomat and statesman. He served as an ambassador to neighboring kingdoms and played a crucial role in maintaining diplomatic relations and promoting peace in the region.

The SENGSAVANG name has also been associated with various place names in Laos, particularly villages or towns where members of the SENGSAVANG clan may have resided or held influence. However, the specific locations and their historical significance remain largely undocumented.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sengsavang

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

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

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