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

Southammavong, 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 Southammavong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Southammavong in America

Southammavong is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Southammavong surname appeared 177 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 Southammavong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Southammavong 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 Southammavong

The surname SOUTHAMMAVONG has its origins in Laos, a country in Southeast Asia. It is a combination of the Thai word "Southam," meaning "southern," and the Lao word "Mavong," which is a reference to the Mekong River that flows through the country.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 16th century, when it was used by families residing in the southern regions of Laos, near the banks of the Mekong River. The name was initially spelled as "Soutthammawong," with variations such as "Southammavon" and "Southammavone" appearing in later centuries.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the name SOUTHAMMAVONG was Nang Phi Southammavong, a revered poet and playwright who contributed significantly to the development of Lao literature. Her works, which celebrated the beauty of the Mekong River and the richness of Lao culture, are still studied and performed today.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Kham Southammavong, a respected scholar and historian who lived in the late 19th century. His writings on the history and traditions of Laos are considered invaluable resources for understanding the country's cultural heritage.

During the 20th century, the SOUTHAMMAVONG name gained recognition in the political sphere. Khamtay Southammavong was a prominent politician and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating Laos's independence from French colonial rule in the 1950s.

In the realm of sports, Khamsouk Southammavong was a renowned athlete who represented Laos in several international competitions during the 1970s and 1980s. He excelled in track and field events and held national records in various disciplines.

Another notable figure was Seng Southammavong, a celebrated artist and sculptor whose works captured the essence of Lao culture and traditions. His intricate wood carvings and bronze sculptures adorned temples and public spaces across the country, showcasing the artistic talent associated with the SOUTHAMMAVONG name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Southammavong

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

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

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