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

Syharath, 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 Syharath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Syharath in America

Syharath is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Syharath surname appeared 219 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 Syharath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Syharath 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 Syharath

The surname SYHARATH is believed to have originated in the Lao region of Southeast Asia, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the ancient Lao word "syha," which translates to "prosperous" or "fortunate," and the suffix "-rath," which is a common ending for Lao surnames.

One of the earliest known references to the name SYHARATH can be found in the Lao chronicles, where it is mentioned in connection with a prominent family from the city of Vientiane during the reign of King Setthathirath in the late 16th century. These chronicles detail the family's involvement in various court affairs and their standing within the upper echelons of Lao society.

The SYHARATH name has also been associated with several notable figures throughout Lao history. One such individual was Thao Syharath, a revered Buddhist monk who lived in the 17th century and was renowned for his teachings and contributions to the preservation of Lao culture and literature.

Another prominent bearer of the SYHARATH name was Khamseng Syharath, a renowned Lao diplomat and statesman who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the early 20th century. He played a pivotal role in negotiating treaties and establishing diplomatic relations with neighboring countries during a period of significant political change in the region.

In the realm of literature, the name SYHARATH is linked to the renowned Lao poet and writer, Duangduan Syharath, who was born in the early 20th century. Her works, which explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, are considered seminal contributions to the Lao literary canon.

Additionally, the SYHARATH surname has been associated with several notable figures in the field of education and academia. One such individual was Khamphan Syharath, a respected educator and scholar who authored numerous works on Lao history, culture, and language in the late 20th century.

While the SYHARATH name may not be as widely recognized outside of the Lao community, it holds a significant place in the cultural and historical tapestry of the region, with a rich legacy that spans centuries and encompasses diverse fields of endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Syharath

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

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

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