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

Sisomphou, 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 Sisomphou surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sisomphou in America

Sisomphou is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sisomphou surname appeared 105 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 Sisomphou.

The history of the last name Sisomphou

The surname SISOMPHOU has its origins in Laos, where it first emerged in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Lao words "si", meaning "to go", and "somphou", meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy". This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who traveled widely for trade or other business endeavors.

The earliest known records of the SISOMPHOU name can be found in ancient Lao manuscripts and inscriptions from the Kingdom of Lan Xang, which ruled over much of present-day Laos and parts of Thailand and Cambodia between the 14th and 18th centuries. One notable figure bearing this surname was Phra Sisomphou Khamphong, a highly respected Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the late 16th century and authored several influential texts on Lao culture and religion.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, as the Lao kingdoms expanded their territories and established closer ties with neighboring regions, the SISOMPHOU name began to spread beyond its original homeland. Historical records from this period mention individuals with this surname in various parts of what is now Thailand, particularly in the northeastern regions that were once part of the Lao kingdoms.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Kham Sisomphou played a significant role in the resistance against the Siamese (Thai) annexation of the Kingdom of Vientiane, one of the last remaining Lao principalities. Kham Sisomphou was a skilled military leader and diplomat who fought to preserve Lao autonomy and negotiated with the Siamese authorities on behalf of his people.

Another notable bearer of the SISOMPHOU surname was Thao Sisomphou Khamphong, a Lao prince and governor of the Luang Prabang region in the early 20th century. He was known for his efforts to promote education and preserve Lao cultural traditions during a period of increasing French colonial influence in the region.

Across the centuries, the SISOMPHOU name has been associated with various professions and social strata, from Buddhist monks and scholars to military leaders, diplomats, and members of the Lao nobility. While its origins can be traced back to the ancient Lao kingdoms, the name has continued to be passed down through generations, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the history of Laos and the broader Indochina region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sisomphou

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

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

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