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

Sivongxay, 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 Sivongxay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sivongxay in America

Sivongxay is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sivongxay surname appeared 186 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 Sivongxay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sivongxay 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 Sivongxay

The surname SIVONGXAY originates from Laos, a country located in Southeast Asia. It is believed to have emerged during the late 15th century or early 16th century, when Laos was known as the Kingdom of Lan Xang.

SIVONGXAY is a combination of two words from the Lao language - "si" meaning "prosperity" or "goodness," and "vongxay" meaning "family" or "lineage." It is thought to have been a name given to families or clans that were considered prosperous or influential within their respective communities.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the SIVONGXAY surname can be found in ancient Lao manuscripts and chronicles, which documented the lives of noble families and important figures during the Kingdom of Lan Xang era. However, due to the ravages of time and various conflicts in the region, many of these historical records have been lost or destroyed.

One notable individual with the SIVONGXAY surname was Phaya Sivongxay, a military commander who lived in the late 16th century. He played a crucial role in defending the Kingdom of Lan Xang against invading forces from neighboring regions.

Another notable figure was Thao Sivongxay, a prominent scholar and poet who lived during the 17th century. He is remembered for his contributions to Lao literature and his influential works on Lao culture and traditions.

In the 18th century, a member of the SIVONGXAY family named Nang Sivongxay was known for her skills in traditional Lao weaving and textile arts. Her intricate designs and techniques were highly sought after and admired by the royal court.

During the 19th century, a man named Khampheng Sivongxay was a respected leader in his local community. He was known for his wisdom and efforts in promoting education and literacy among the people of his village.

As the SIVONGXAY name spread across Laos and neighboring regions, it adopted various spellings and variations, including Sivongxai, Sivongsay, and Sivongxai. However, the core meaning and significance of the name remained largely unchanged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sivongxay

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

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

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