Explore the Family Name Pha
The meaning of Pha
1. Burmese (Karen): from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name, apparently from pha ‘father, male’. — Note: Since Karens do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 2. Southeast Asian (Hmong): variant of Phang 1. 3. Cambodian: written ផា, corresponding to the Khmer word of Thai origin, meaning ‘cloth’.
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How common is the last name Pha in the United States?
The Pha surname has seen a notable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Pha was ranked as the 48,196th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed up the ranks to 34,574, marking a significant growth of 28.26%. The number of individuals bearing the Pha surname also increased from 412 in 2000 to 654 in 2010, an impressive growth rate of 58.74%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents also rose from 0.15 to 0.22 during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #34,574 | 28.26% |
| Count | 412 | 654 | 58.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.22 | 46.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pha
In terms of ethnicity, a vast majority of those with the Pha surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with their percentage rising from 88.11% in 2000 to 96.33% in 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a considerable decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, from 11.17% in 2000 to just 1.53% in 2010. Interestingly, the census began recording a small percentage (1.07%) of individuals with the Pha surname identifying as White in 2010, whereas there were none reported in 2000. No Pha surname holders identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.11% | 96.33% | 9.33% |
| Two or More Races | 11.17% | 1.53% | -86.3% |
| White | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |