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

Sisombath, 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 Sisombath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sisombath in America

Sisombath is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sisombath surname appeared 189 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 Sisombath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sisombath 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 Sisombath

The surname SISOMBATH originated in the Southeast Asian country of Laos during the 16th century. It is derived from the Lao words "si" meaning "to be" and "sombath" meaning "honorable" or "virtuous." The name was likely given to individuals who were respected and held in high esteem within their communities.

The earliest recorded instances of the SISOMBATH surname can be traced back to historical records and manuscripts from the ancient Lao kingdoms of Lan Xang and Vientiane. These documents often listed the names of noblemen, officials, and prominent figures within the royal courts and bureaucracies.

One notable historical figure bearing the SISOMBATH name was Thao Sisombath, a high-ranking military commander and advisor to King Souligna Vongsa during the late 16th century. Thao Sisombath is credited with leading successful military campaigns against the Burmese and Siamese invaders, helping to preserve the sovereignty of the Lao kingdoms.

Another prominent individual was Phra Sisombath, a revered Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the early 17th century. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of Lao literature, history, and Theravada Buddhist teachings, and his works were widely studied and preserved in temple libraries across the region.

In the 19th century, Chao Sisombath was a influential noble and statesman who served as an advisor to King Anouvong during the tumultuous period of Siamese invasions and conflicts with Vietnam. His diplomatic efforts and strategic counsel were instrumental in maintaining peace and stability within the Kingdom of Vientiane.

During the French colonial era in Laos, Nang Sisombath was a prominent figure in the resistance movement against foreign occupation. She is remembered for her courage and leadership in organizing guerrilla forces and rallying support among the local populace to fight for Lao independence.

Throughout its history, the SISOMBATH surname has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to Lao society, culture, and politics. While the name originated in Laos, it has since spread to other parts of Southeast Asia and beyond, carried by Lao diaspora communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sisombath

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

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

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