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

Vongphachanh, 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 Vongphachanh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vongphachanh in America

Vongphachanh is the 64721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vongphachanh surname appeared 307 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 Vongphachanh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vongphachanh 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 Vongphachanh

The surname VONGPHACHANH originates from Laos, a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It emerged during the 16th century and is derived from the Lao language. The name is a combination of the Lao words "vong" meaning circle or ring, and "phachanh" meaning prosperous or flourishing.

VONGPHACHANH is believed to have first appeared in the Vientiane region of Laos, which was the administrative center of the Lan Xang Kingdom during the 16th and 17th centuries. The name may have been associated with individuals involved in trade or artisanal crafts, as the circle or ring symbolism could have been related to their occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VONGPHACHANH can be found in the Phra Lak Phra Lam, a collection of ancient Lao manuscripts dating back to the late 18th century. The name appears in a list of notable families in the Vientiane area during that period.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Thao VONGPHACHANH (1820-1892) was a respected leader and advisor to the royal court of the Kingdom of Luang Prabang. He played a significant role in maintaining diplomatic relations with neighboring countries.

Another notable individual was Khamphay VONGPHACHANH (1875-1942), a Lao scholar and historian who authored several texts documenting the history and culture of Laos. His works remain important references for understanding the country's heritage.

During the early 20th century, Khambang VONGPHACHANH (1902-1975) was a renowned Lao artist and sculptor. His intricate woodcarvings and sculptures depicting scenes from Lao mythology and folklore are displayed in various museums and cultural centers across the country.

In more recent times, Khamla VONGPHACHANH (1926-2018) was a prominent Lao diplomat who served as the ambassador to several countries, including France and the United States, during the latter half of the 20th century.

The surname VONGPHACHANH has also been found in historical records from neighboring regions of Thailand and Cambodia, suggesting that individuals bearing this name may have migrated or had ancestral connections to these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vongphachanh

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

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

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