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

Vongsouvanh, 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 Vongsouvanh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vongsouvanh in America

Vongsouvanh is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vongsouvanh surname appeared 132 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 Vongsouvanh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vongsouvanh 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 Vongsouvanh

The surname "VONGSOUVANH" is of Lao origin and is believed to have emerged in the 14th century during the Lan Xang Kingdom, which ruled over present-day Laos and parts of northeastern Thailand. The name is rooted in the ancient Lao language and is thought to be derived from the words "vong," meaning "circle" or "ring," and "souvanh," which translates to "golden" or "prosperous."

This surname is primarily found in the central and southern regions of Laos, particularly in the provinces of Vientiane, Savannakhet, and Champasak. Its earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the reign of King Fa Ngum, the founder of the Lan Xang Kingdom, who ruled from 1353 to 1373.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name "VONGSOUVANH" was Nang Vongsouvanh, a prominent courtier and advisor to King Sourigna Vongsa, who reigned from 1637 to 1694. She was renowned for her wisdom and her role in shaping the kingdom's policies during a tumultuous period.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Thao Vongsouvanh emerged as a local ruler in the southern province of Champasak. He played a significant role in the resistance against the Siamese (Thai) invasion of Laos in 1778, leading his forces in several battles to defend the kingdom's sovereignty.

During the 19th century, the "VONGSOUVANH" name gained prominence in the field of literature and arts. Pha Vongsouvanh, born in 1820, was a celebrated poet and writer whose works were instrumental in preserving the rich cultural heritage of Laos. His poetry collection, "Khun Borom Ratchathirat," is considered a masterpiece of Lao literature.

Another notable individual with the "VONGSOUVANH" surname was Khamphan Vongsouvanh, a revered Buddhist monk who lived in the late 19th century. He was renowned for his teachings on mindfulness and compassion, and his influence extended throughout the Lao Buddhist community.

As the Lao diaspora spread across the globe, the "VONGSOUVANH" surname has been carried to various parts of the world, particularly in communities with significant Lao populations, such as the United States, France, and Australia. However, its roots remain deeply embedded in the cultural and historical fabric of Laos.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vongsouvanh

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

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

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