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

Vongkhamchanh, 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 Vongkhamchanh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vongkhamchanh in America

Vongkhamchanh is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vongkhamchanh surname appeared 214 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 Vongkhamchanh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vongkhamchanh 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 Vongkhamchanh

The surname VONGKHAMCHANH has its origins in Laos, a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, when the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang was at its peak. The name is derived from the Lao language, with the prefix "Vong" meaning "circle" or "ring," and "Khamchanh" potentially referring to a person's occupation or a geographic location.

Historical records from the Lan Xang period are scarce, but some ancient manuscripts and inscriptions have been discovered that mention variations of the name VONGKHAMCHANH. One such document, dated around 1550, mentions a village elder named Vongkhamchanhsy, who was involved in resolving a land dispute. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Lao nobility and ruling class during that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname VONGKHAMCHANH was Thao Vongkhamchanh (1625-1698), a prominent military leader and advisor to the Lao king Sourigna Vongsa. Thao Vongkhamchanh played a crucial role in defending the kingdom against Siamese invasions and is remembered for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.

Another notable figure with this surname was Phrachao Vongkhamchanh (1710-1778), a Lao prince and son of King Sai Ong Hue. Phrachao Vongkhamchanh was a skilled diplomat and served as an envoy to neighboring kingdoms, fostering diplomatic relations and trade agreements.

In the 19th century, Kham Vongkhamchanh (1825-1901) was a revered Buddhist monk and scholar who traveled extensively throughout Laos, teaching and spreading Buddhist philosophy. His writings and teachings were widely influential and helped preserve Lao cultural traditions during a period of turmoil and foreign influence.

During the French colonial era in Laos (1893-1954), Boun Vongkhamchanh (1880-1962) was a prominent political figure and advocate for Lao independence. He served as a representative in the French colonial government and later became a cabinet minister in the early years of independent Laos.

Throughout its history, the surname VONGKHAMCHANH has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including religious leaders, military commanders, diplomats, and political figures. While its exact origins and meaning remain uncertain, the name has left an indelible mark on the history and culture of Laos.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vongkhamchanh

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

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

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