Explore the Family Name Manivong
The meaning of Manivong
Laotian: ornamental name composed of the Lao elements mani ‘jewel’, also ‘amulet’, and vong ‘lineage, origin’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Manivong in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Manivong has seen a marked increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,319 in terms of prevalence with a count of 562 bearers of the name, representing a proportion of 0.21 per 100k people. By 2010, however, the rank had improved to 34,916, with 646 individuals now carrying the surname. This indicates an increase of 6.44% in rank and 14.95% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #34,916 | 6.44% |
| Count | 562 | 646 | 14.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manivong
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the surname Manivong identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, this group saw a slight decrease from 89.86% in 2000 to 87.93% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races witnessed a substantial reduction of 28.67%. The percentage of those identifying as White rose by 54.11%, while the Hispanic representation saw a major leap of 213.48%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.86% | 87.93% | -2.15% |
| Two or More Races | 6.94% | 4.95% | -28.67% |
| White | 2.31% | 3.56% | 54.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 2.79% | 213.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |