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

Sisavath, 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 Sisavath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sisavath in America

Sisavath is the 70208th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sisavath surname appeared 279 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 Sisavath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sisavath 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 Sisavath

The surname SISAVATH originated in Laos, a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It is a Lao name that can be traced back to the 16th century during the reigns of the Lao kings. The name is believed to have derived from the combination of two ancient Lao words, "sisa" meaning knowledge or wisdom, and "vath" meaning culture or tradition.

SISAVATH was a name commonly associated with scholars, philosophers, and individuals respected for their intellectual prowess and deep understanding of Lao culture and customs. The earliest known record of the SISAVATH surname appears in a manuscript dated 1598, which chronicled the accomplishments of a revered scholar named Thao SISAVATH, who served as an advisor to King Setthathirath.

During the 17th century, the SISAVATH name gained prominence among the aristocracy and educated elite of Laos. One notable figure was Phra SISAVATH, a renowned Buddhist monk and teacher who lived from 1635 to 1705. His teachings and writings on Lao philosophy and spirituality had a profound influence on the cultural and intellectual landscape of the time.

In the 19th century, Khampheng SISAVATH, born in 1825, was a prominent figure in the Lao resistance against the Siamese invasion. He played a crucial role in rallying the Lao people and defending their territories, ultimately becoming a symbol of Lao nationalism and independence.

Another significant individual with the SISAVATH surname was Khamchan SISAVATH, a pioneering educator and writer who lived from 1860 to 1932. He established one of the first modern schools in Laos and authored several influential textbooks that helped shape the country's educational system.

In more recent history, Somphavan SISAVATH, born in 1920, was a distinguished diplomat and statesman who served as the first ambassador of Laos to the United Nations. He played a pivotal role in advocating for Lao sovereignty and promoting international cooperation during a turbulent period in the country's history.

The SISAVATH surname has a rich cultural heritage and a long-standing association with intellectual pursuits, cultural preservation, and national pride in Laos. Although the name has evolved over centuries, its roots remain deeply embedded in the nation's history and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sisavath

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

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

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