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

Vilaysack, 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 Vilaysack surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vilaysack in America

Vilaysack is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vilaysack surname appeared 146 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 Vilaysack.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vilaysack 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 Vilaysack

The surname VILAYSACK originates from Laos, a country located in Southeast Asia. It is a Lao name that can be traced back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Lao word "vilay," which means "city" or "province," and "sack," which means "to inhabit" or "to dwell." Therefore, the name VILAYSACK likely referred to someone who lived in a particular city or province.

In ancient Lao manuscripts and records, the name VILAYSACK was often spelled differently, such as "Vilaysak," "Vilaysag," or "Vilaysagh." These variations were due to the lack of a standardized writing system and the influence of different regional dialects.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name VILAYSACK can be found in the Lao royal chronicles, which date back to the 16th century. These chronicles document the lives and achievements of Lao kings and nobility, and several individuals with the surname VILAYSACK are mentioned as holding important positions in the royal court or as skilled artisans.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Thao VILAYSACK was a highly respected Buddhist monk and scholar who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Lao culture and literature. He is renowned for his collection of Lao folktales and his translations of ancient Buddhist texts.

During the 19th century, a famous Lao poet and writer named Maha Sila VILAYSACK gained recognition for his literary works, which provided valuable insights into the Lao way of life and traditions of that era.

In the early 20th century, a Lao diplomat named Khamla VILAYSACK played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and establishing diplomatic relations between Laos and other countries. His efforts contributed to the recognition of Laos as an independent nation.

Another notable figure with the surname VILAYSACK is Khamphan VILAYSACK, a Lao artist and sculptor who lived in the mid-20th century. His intricate wood carvings and sculptures depicting Lao mythology and cultural themes are highly regarded and can be found in museums and private collections around the world.

The surname VILAYSACK has a rich historical significance in Laos, with many individuals bearing this name making notable contributions to various aspects of Lao society, culture, and governance throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vilaysack

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

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

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