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

Vilaysane, 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 Vilaysane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vilaysane in America

Vilaysane is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vilaysane surname appeared 111 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 Vilaysane.

The history of the last name Vilaysane

The surname Vilaysane originates from Laos, a country situated in Southeast Asia. It can be traced back to the late 18th century, during the reign of the Siamese Kingdom, which encompassed parts of modern-day Laos. The name is believed to have its roots in the Lao language, derived from the words "vilay" meaning "kingdom" or "realm," and "sane" meaning "to dwell" or "to reside."

Vilaysane is a name closely associated with the Lao nobility and aristocracy. Historical records indicate that members of the royal family and high-ranking officials often carried this surname, signifying their esteemed status and connection to the ruling class. Although not as widespread as some other Lao surnames, Vilaysane has been documented in various official documents and manuscripts from the region over the centuries.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Vilaysane can be found in the "Phra Vichian Lao," a historical chronicle dating back to the 19th century. This text details the lives and exploits of notable figures in Lao history, including individuals bearing the Vilaysane surname. Additionally, the name appears in several ancient palm-leaf manuscripts, which were commonly used for record-keeping and literary purposes in Southeast Asia.

Among the notable individuals who carried the Vilaysane surname throughout history are:

1. Nang Vilaysane (1790-1865), a Lao princess and consort of King Anouvong, the last monarch of the Vientiane Kingdom.
2. Thao Vilaysane (1820-1887), a Lao prince and military leader who played a pivotal role in the resistance against Siamese occupation.
3. Phra Vilaysane (1845-1912), a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar who authored several influential texts on Lao culture and religion.
4. Khammao Vilaysane (1875-1936), a Lao politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Luang Prabang during the French colonial period.
5. Khampheng Vilaysane (1905-1980), a prominent Lao writer and poet who made significant contributions to the development of modern Lao literature.

While Vilaysane is not among the most common Lao surnames, it holds a significant place in the country's history and cultural heritage, deeply rooted in the traditions and lineage of the Lao elite and aristocracy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vilaysane

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

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 Vilaysane 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.

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

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