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

Sisouphanh, 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 Sisouphanh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sisouphanh in America

Sisouphanh is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sisouphanh surname appeared 129 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 Sisouphanh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sisouphanh 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 Sisouphanh

The surname SISOUPHANH originates from Laos, a country in Southeast Asia. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th or 15th century, during the Lan Xang Kingdom period. The name is derived from the Lao language and is thought to be a combination of two words: "si" meaning "silk" and "souphahn" meaning "paradise" or "heavenly place."

Historical records from the Lan Xang Kingdom era suggest that the name may have been associated with silk traders or artisans who were highly skilled in producing and working with silk, a prized commodity at the time. The name could have been bestowed upon families engaged in this craft, possibly indicating their place of origin or the quality of their work.

One of the earliest known bearers of the SISOUPHANH surname was Thao SISOUPHANH, a renowned silk merchant who lived in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several ancient Lao manuscripts as a supplier of exquisite silk fabrics to the royal court and nobility.

Another notable figure was Kham SISOUPHANH, a skilled silk weaver who lived in the 17th century. Her intricate designs and masterful techniques were widely acclaimed, and she is credited with introducing several innovative weaving patterns that became popular throughout the region.

During the 18th century, the SISOUPHANH family of Luang Prabang, a city in northern Laos, gained prominence for their exceptional silk production and trading activities. They were known for their high-quality silk products, which were sought after by the royal court and wealthy merchants.

In the 19th century, Nang SISOUPHANH, a skilled silk embroiderer, was renowned for her beautiful and intricate designs. Her work adorned the garments of the Lao royal family and was highly prized throughout Southeast Asia.

Another notable figure was Souk SISOUPHANH, a successful silk trader who lived in the late 19th century. He established trade routes between Laos and neighboring countries, facilitating the exchange of silk and other goods, contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.

The SISOUPHANH surname has been associated with the silk industry and trade in Laos for centuries, and its significance continues to be recognized and celebrated as part of the country's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sisouphanh

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

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

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