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

Vongsavath, 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 Vongsavath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vongsavath in America

Vongsavath is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vongsavath surname appeared 164 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 Vongsavath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vongsavath 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 Vongsavath

The surname Vongsavath is believed to have originated in Laos, a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It is thought to be derived from the Lao language, although the exact etymology is not entirely clear. Some linguists suggest that the name may be a combination of the words "vong," meaning "circle" or "ring," and "savath," which could be related to the word "savan," meaning "heaven" or "paradise."

One of the earliest known references to the name Vongsavath can be found in ancient Lao manuscripts and records dating back to the 16th century. During this period, the region that is now modern-day Laos was known as the Kingdom of Lan Xang, a powerful and influential empire that controlled much of the Mekong River basin.

In the late 17th century, a man named Vongsavath Phayavanh is mentioned in historical accounts as a high-ranking official and advisor to King Sourigna Vongsa, who ruled over the Kingdom of Lan Xang from 1638 to 1694. Phayavanh is believed to have played a significant role in shaping the kingdom's policies and diplomatic relations during that time.

Another notable figure with the surname Vongsavath was Khamphan Vongsavath, a Lao revolutionary and politician who lived from 1911 to 1992. He was a key member of the Lao Patriotic Front, which fought for independence from French colonial rule in the mid-20th century. After Laos gained independence in 1953, Vongsavath served in various government positions, including as a member of the National Assembly.

In the early 20th century, a man named Thao Vongsavath was recorded as being the governor of the Luang Prabang province in what was then French Indochina. He held this position from 1914 to 1920 and was known for his efforts to modernize the region's infrastructure and promote education during his tenure.

Lastly, Khamkhong Vongsavath was a prominent Lao artist and sculptor who lived from 1925 to 1998. He is best known for his intricate wooden carvings and sculptures that depicted scenes from Lao folklore and Buddhist mythology. Many of his works can be found in museums and cultural centers throughout Laos and neighboring countries.

While the Vongsavath surname has its roots in Laos, it is now found among Lao communities around the world, including those in countries like the United States, France, and Australia, where Lao people have immigrated and settled over the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vongsavath

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

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

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