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

Sihavong, 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 Sihavong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sihavong in America

Sihavong is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sihavong surname appeared 167 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 Sihavong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sihavong 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 Sihavong

The surname SIHAVONG originates from Laos, a country in Southeast Asia. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, when the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang was at its peak. The name is derived from the Lao language and is thought to be a combination of the words "si" meaning "prosperity" and "havong" meaning "garden" or "paradise."

SIHAVONG is a name primarily found in the central and southern regions of Laos, particularly in the provinces of Vientiane and Savannakhet. It is also common among Lao communities in neighboring countries like Thailand, where many Lao people settled during periods of conflict and migration.

Historical references to the SIHAVONG name can be traced back to the 17th century, when it appeared in various records and manuscripts documenting the ruling elite and aristocracy of Lan Xang. Some of the earliest recorded examples include Chao Sihavong, a noble and advisor to King Sourigna Vongsa (1638-1694), and Thao Sihavong, a prominent military leader during the reign of King Sisamout (1675-1694).

In the 19th century, the SIHAVONG name gained further prominence with the rise of Prince Sihavong Luang (1830-1904), a member of the Lao royal family and a influential figure in the court of King Unkham (1838-1888). Prince Sihavong Luang played a crucial role in the modernization of Laos and the establishment of diplomatic relations with neighboring countries.

Another notable figure bearing the SIHAVONG name was Thao Sihavong (1879-1945), a prominent Lao rebel leader who fought against the French colonial rule in the early 20th century. His resistance efforts were instrumental in the struggle for Lao independence, which was eventually achieved in 1949.

In more recent history, Kaysone Sihavong (1920-1992) was a prominent Lao revolutionary and politician who served as the first Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic from 1975 to 1992. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of the modern Lao state and its transition to a socialist system.

Siho Sihavong (1945-2019) was a renowned Lao artist and sculptor, known for his intricate wood carvings and depictions of Lao cultural heritage. His works have been exhibited internationally and are celebrated for their intricate details and artistic mastery.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sihavong

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

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

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