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

Sengsouvanh, 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 Sengsouvanh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sengsouvanh in America

Sengsouvanh is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sengsouvanh surname appeared 107 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 Sengsouvanh.

The history of the last name Sengsouvanh

The surname "SENGSOUVANH" has its origins in Laos, a country located in Southeast Asia. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, when the region was dominated by various Lao kingdoms and principalities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "SENGSOUVANH" can be found in ancient manuscripts and chronicles from the former Kingdom of Lan Xang, which ruled over parts of modern-day Laos and parts of northeastern Thailand. The name is thought to be derived from the Lao words "seng" (meaning "monk" or "ascetic") and "souvanh" (meaning "gold" or "golden"), potentially referring to a person of spiritual or noble standing.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name appeared in various administrative records and legal documents from the region, often associated with influential families or individuals holding positions of authority within the Buddhist monastic order or royal court. One notable figure bearing the name "SENGSOUVANH" was Phra Sangkharat Sengsouvanh, a revered Buddhist monk who lived in the late 18th century and played a significant role in preserving Lao literary and cultural traditions.

In the 19th century, the name was found in historical records from the former Kingdom of Vientiane, which encompassed parts of modern-day Laos and Thailand. One prominent individual with the surname "SENGSOUVANH" was Thao Sengsouvanh, a high-ranking official and advisor to the King of Vientiane during the 1830s.

As the centuries progressed, the name "SENGSOUVANH" continued to be associated with distinguished families and individuals in Laos. In the early 20th century, Kham Sengsouvanh was a renowned Lao writer and poet who played a pivotal role in the development of modern Lao literature.

Another notable figure with the surname "SENGSOUVANH" was Khamsing Sengsouvanh, a prominent Lao politician and diplomat who served as the first Prime Minister of Laos after the country gained independence from France in the mid-20th century.

While the name "SENGSOUVANH" is primarily associated with Laos, it has also been found in neighboring regions of Thailand and Cambodia, likely due to historical migration patterns and cultural exchanges between these countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sengsouvanh

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

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 Sengsouvanh 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.

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

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