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

Vongxay, 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 Vongxay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vongxay in America

Vongxay is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vongxay surname appeared 159 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 Vongxay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vongxay 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 Vongxay

The surname VONGXAY traces its origins to the Southeast Asian country of Laos. It is a Lao name, and its roots can be traced back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Lao word "vong," which means "circle" or "ring," and "xay," which means "to build" or "to construct." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a profession or occupation related to construction or the making of circular objects.

In the early historical records of Laos, the name VONGXAY can be found in several ancient manuscripts and documents dating back to the 17th century. These records often mention individuals with the surname VONGXAY residing in various regions of the country, particularly in the central and southern provinces.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VONGXAY can be found in a 17th-century manuscript detailing the genealogy of a prominent Lao family. The document mentions a man named Nang VONGXAY, who was born in the year 1620 and lived in the village of Ban Phanom, located in the present-day Savannakhet Province.

Another notable individual with the surname VONGXAY was Thao VONGXAY, a respected Buddhist monk who lived during the late 18th century. He was born in 1758 in the town of Vientiane and is renowned for his contributions to the preservation of Lao literature and religious texts.

In the 19th century, the name VONGXAY gained further prominence with the rise of a influential family from the town of Savannakhet. The patriarch of this family, Thao VONGXAY (1812-1879), was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a advisor to the ruling prince of Savannakhet.

Another influential figure with the surname VONGXAY was Khampheng VONGXAY (1892-1968), a renowned Lao scholar and author who played a significant role in the preservation of Lao culture and literature during the French colonial period.

Throughout the centuries, the surname VONGXAY has been associated with various professions and occupations, including artisans, craftsmen, and builders. It has also been connected to several notable families and individuals who have contributed to the cultural and historical legacy of Laos.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vongxay

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

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

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