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

Vongphakdy, 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 Vongphakdy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vongphakdy in America

Vongphakdy is the 41579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vongphakdy surname appeared 523 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 Vongphakdy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vongphakdy 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 Vongphakdy

The surname VONGPHAKDY originated in Laos, a country located in Southeast Asia. It is a Lao surname that can be traced back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Lao words "vong" meaning golden or yellow, and "phakdy" meaning dawn or sunrise. This suggests that the name may have been associated with people who lived in areas where the dawn sky had a golden or yellow hue.

The earliest recorded instances of the VONGPHAKDY name can be found in ancient Lao manuscripts and records from the Kingdom of Lan Xang, which ruled over parts of present-day Laos and Thailand between the 14th and 18th centuries. During this time, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as "Vongpakdy" or "Vongpakdi," reflecting the fluid nature of written Lao language at the time.

One notable historical figure bearing the VONGPHAKDY name was Nang Phi Phi Vongphakdy, a Lao princess who lived in the 17th century. She was the daughter of King Surinyavongsa and played a significant role in the cultural and political affairs of the Kingdom of Lan Xang during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, a renowned Lao scholar and Buddhist monk named Phra Maha Vongphakdy authored several important religious texts and manuscripts. His works were widely studied and referenced by Buddhist scholars throughout Southeast Asia.

Another prominent individual with the VONGPHAKDY surname was Khamphao Vongphakdy, a Lao revolutionary who fought against French colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was a key figure in the Lao independence movement and played a crucial role in the eventual establishment of the modern Lao state.

During the 20th century, the VONGPHAKDY name gained recognition in the field of literature with the work of Khamsing Vongphakdy, a celebrated Lao writer and poet. His poetry and novels were widely acclaimed and contributed significantly to the development of modern Lao literature.

Throughout its history, the VONGPHAKDY surname has been closely associated with the cultural and political landscape of Laos. While its origins can be traced back to ancient times, the name continues to hold significance and prominence in Lao society today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vongphakdy

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

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

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