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

Vongpanya, 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 Vongpanya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vongpanya in America

Vongpanya is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vongpanya surname appeared 100 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 Vongpanya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vongpanya 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 Vongpanya

The surname VONGPANYA is of Thai origin and can be traced back to the 17th century in the central region of Thailand, particularly in the provinces of Nakhon Ratchasima and Khon Kaen. It is derived from the Thai words "vong" meaning "circle" or "ring," and "panya" meaning "wisdom" or "knowledge." This combination suggests that the name may have originated from a person or family associated with scholarly or intellectual pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VONGPANYA surname can be found in a royal decree issued by King Narai the Great of the Ayutthaya Kingdom in the late 17th century. The document mentions a scholar named Phra Vongpanya, who was recognized for his expertise in religious studies and ancient texts.

During the Thonburi Period (1767-1782), a notable figure named Luang Vongpanya served as a high-ranking official and advisor to King Taksin the Great. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in establishing trade relations with neighboring kingdoms.

In the early 19th century, a Buddhist monk named Phra Vongpanya Thera gained recognition for his teachings and contributions to the preservation of Buddhist scriptures. His writings and sermons were widely circulated and influenced the religious and cultural landscape of Thailand.

Another prominent individual with the VONGPANYA surname was Chao Vongpanya, a military commander during the reign of King Rama III (1824-1851). He led campaigns against rebel forces and was instrumental in maintaining the stability of the Rattanakosin Kingdom.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the VONGPANYA family was known for their involvement in the Thai silk industry. Khun Vongpanya, a successful silk merchant from Nakhon Ratchasima, established a flourishing business exporting Thai silk to international markets.

While the VONGPANYA surname is predominantly found in Thailand, it has also been documented in neighboring countries like Laos and Cambodia, likely due to historical migrations and cultural exchanges between these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vongpanya

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

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

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