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

Xayachack, 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 Xayachack surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Xayachack in America

Xayachack is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Xayachack surname appeared 138 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 Xayachack.

We can also compare 2010 data for Xayachack 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 Xayachack

The surname Xayachack has its origins in Southeast Asia, specifically from the region that is modern-day Laos. It is believed to originate from the period during the Lan Xang Kingdom, which existed from 1353 to 1707. The Lan Xang Kingdom was one of the foremost kingdoms in Southeast Asia and covered much of what is today Laos, northeastern Thailand, and parts of Vietnam.

The name Xayachack is derived from the Lao language, where "Xaya" can be traced back to old Lao words which correspond to meanings of "victory" or "success." The suffix "-chack" is less transparent but could be linked to a term denoting "chief" or "leader." Therefore, Xayachack might have been initially used to signify someone who was a victorious leader or a chief known for their successes.

Historical references to the Xayachack surname are sparse, as many old records from the region have been lost or were not written records in the first place. Laos, being primarily an oral culture for much of its history, has fewer manuscripts compared to Western countries. However, some of the earliest instances of the name appear in temple inscriptions and village records from the 18th and 19th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Xayachack is Boun Xayachack, a revered community leader born in 1770 who contributed significantly to the local governance of his village in what is now the Champassak Province. Another notable figure is Phomma Xayachack, a nobleman and advisor to the king during the late 18th century. He is believed to have passed away around 1820.

In the late 1800s, Khamphong Xayachack is documented as a respected herbal healer in Luang Prabang, a city that was then the royal capital. His medical practices and formulations are thought to be innovative for the time, blending traditional medicine with some learned practices from neighboring regions.

Moving into the 20th century, Somsanith Xayachack, born in 1905, became a prominent educator and politician in Laos. He was deeply involved in the independence movement against French colonial rule and later served in various capacities in the government of the newly independent Laos before his death in 1962.

Lastly, in the realm of academia, Dr. Viengkeo Xayachack, born in 1943, made significant contributions to Southeast Asian history and anthropology. Her work has been influential in understanding the pre-colonial and colonial history of Laos, and she has published numerous articles and books on the subject.

These individuals highlight the varied roles that bearers of the surname Xayachack have played throughout history, from governance and healing to education and scholarship, emphasizing the rich and diverse legacy carried by this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Xayachack

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

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

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