Explore the Family Name Insixiengmay
The meaning of Insixiengmay
Laotian: ornamental name apparently composed of the Lao short form of the name of the Vedic deity Indra and the elements si ‘majesty’, also e.g. ‘prosperity’, xieng, a title given to one who served as a monk, and may ‘hibiscus’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Insixiengmay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Insixiengmay has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,147th in popularity with a count of 320, equating to a proportion of 0.12 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 51,281 with a total count of 406 individuals bearing the surname, raising the proportion to 0.14 per 100k people. This change represents a 13.3% increase in rank and a 26.88% rise in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #51,281 | 13.3% |
| Count | 320 | 406 | 26.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Insixiengmay
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Insixiengmay also evolved during this period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 89.06% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, 6.56% reported being of two or more races, and 3.13% identified as white. No one identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, while a majority still identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (87.19%), there were notable changes. Those identifying as two or more races decreased to 4.68%, while those identifying as white slightly increased to 3.20%. Interestingly, a new group emerged, with 4.43% identifying as Hispanic. Still, no one identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.06% | 87.19% | -2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 6.56% | 4.68% | -28.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.43% | 0% |
| White | 3.13% | 3.2% | 2.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |