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

Vongdara, 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 Vongdara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vongdara in America

Vongdara is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vongdara surname appeared 163 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 Vongdara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vongdara 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 Vongdara

The surname Vongdara is of Thai origin, dating back to the 13th century during the reign of the Sukhothai Kingdom. It is believed to have originated from the Thai phrase "wong dara," which translates to "golden field" or "golden meadow," possibly referring to the fertile agricultural lands in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vongdara can be found in ancient Thai manuscripts from the Ayutthaya Period (1351-1767), where it was mentioned in connection with noble families and landowners in the central plains of Thailand.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Vongdara Siharaj was a high-ranking military commander who played a crucial role in defending the Ayutthaya Kingdom against Burmese invasions. His bravery and leadership were celebrated in various historical accounts from that era.

During the Thonburi Period (1767-1782), a scholar and poet named Vongdara Nakhon-In gained recognition for his literary works, which shed light on the cultural and social aspects of Thai society at the time.

Moving forward to the 19th century, a renowned Buddhist monk named Vongdara Thammamuni was highly respected for his teachings and contributions to the preservation of Thai Buddhist traditions. His writings and sermons have been studied and revered by generations of monks and laypeople alike.

In more recent history, a prominent Thai businessman and philanthropist named Vongdara Pattanapanich (1930-2018) made significant contributions to the economic development of Thailand through his successful business ventures and charitable initiatives.

The surname Vongdara has also been associated with several notable figures in the fields of art, music, and literature, further enriching the cultural heritage of Thailand.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vongdara

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

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

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