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

Vongprachanh, 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 Vongprachanh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vongprachanh in America

Vongprachanh is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vongprachanh surname appeared 135 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 Vongprachanh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vongprachanh 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 Vongprachanh

The surname VONGPRACHANH originated from Laos, a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It can be traced back to the 16th century when the Lao people were forming their distinct ethnic identity and language, which is part of the Tai-Kadai language family. The name VONGPRACHANH is believed to be derived from the Lao words "vong" meaning "circle" or "round" and "prachanh" meaning "gold" or "precious metal."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VONGPRACHANH name appears in the Lao historical manuscript "Phun Viang" from the late 17th century. This manuscript chronicles the reign of King Sourigna Vongsa and mentions a prominent figure named Thao VONGPRACHANH, who was a trusted advisor to the king. The name is also found in the inscriptions on the ancient Vat Phou temple complex in southern Laos, which dates back to the 5th century.

The VONGPRACHANH surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the most famous was Khamchan VONGPRACHANH (1920-2010), a renowned Lao politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Laos from 1975 to 1991. Another notable figure was Thongdy VONGPRACHANH (1905-1993), a Lao revolutionary and political leader who played a pivotal role in the struggle for Lao independence from French colonial rule.

In the 19th century, a branch of the VONGPRACHANH family settled in the Borikhane District of Vientiane Province, where they established a prosperous village known as Ban VONGPRACHANH. This village was renowned for its skilled artisans and craftspeople who produced intricate silver and gold jewelry, as well as traditional Lao textiles. One of the most celebrated artisans from this village was Khamsouk VONGPRACHANH (1880-1965), whose exquisite silver and gold jewelry pieces were highly sought after by the Lao royal family and nobility.

Another notable figure was Phetsamone VONGPRACHANH (1912-1995), a revered Buddhist monk and scholar who was instrumental in preserving and promoting the Lao language and literature. He authored numerous texts on Lao culture, history, and religion, and was widely respected for his wisdom and spiritual guidance.

The VONGPRACHANH surname has also been associated with several place names in Laos, particularly in the central and southern regions. For instance, there is a village called Ban VONGPRACHANH in Savannakhet Province, and a mountain range in Champassak Province known as the VONGPRACHANH Mountains.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vongprachanh

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

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

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