Explore the Family Name Chanthavong
The meaning of Chanthavong
Laotian: ornamental name composed of the Lao elements chantha ‘moon’ and vong ‘lineage, origin’. Some characteristic forenames: Laotian Phouvanh, Amphone, Bouaphanh, Bouavanh, Khamphet, Phonesavanh, Somchith, Somnuk, Soubanh. Chinese Chan, Dong, Hong, Seng, Sou, Sun, Teng, Wan, Xong. Southeast Asian Binh, Chanh, Douang, Phanh.
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How common is the last name Chanthavong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chanthavong has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the rank of the surname jumped from 22,555 in 2000 to 19,933 in 2010, showing a positive change of 11.62%. The count or number of people with this surname rose by 26.5% during the same period, increasing from 1,064 in 2000 to 1,346 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Chanthavong per 100,000 individuals also went up by 17.95%, moving from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,555 | #19,933 | 11.62% |
| Count | 1,064 | 1,346 | 26.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.46 | 17.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chanthavong
In terms of ethnicity, data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the last name Chanthavong identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. This ethnic identity increased by 2.80% over this decade, rising from 89.76% to 92.27%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly by 46.45%, dropping from 8.46% to 4.53%. There were also small increases in those who identified as White (23.48% increase) and Hispanic (168.09% increase), although these groups still make up a relatively small percentage of the Chanthavong population. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at 0 for both years, showing no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.76% | 92.27% | 2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 8.46% | 4.53% | -46.45% |
| White | 1.32% | 1.63% | 23.48% |
| Hispanic | 0.47% | 1.26% | 168.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |