Explore the Family Name Phanthavong
The meaning of Phanthavong
Laotian: ornamental name composed of the Lao elements phan tha ‘to join’ and vong ‘lineage, origin’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Phanthavong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Phanthavong has increased in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Phanthavong was ranked 48,196th and rose to 45,804th by 2010, representing a growth rate of roughly 5 percent. Similarly, the count of people with the name Phanthavong also grew, from 412 in 2000 to 466 in 2010, an increase of over 13 percent. The proportion of Phanthavongs per 100,000 people also saw a slight bump of 6.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #45,804 | 4.96% |
| Count | 412 | 466 | 13.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phanthavong
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Phanthavong has seen some noticeable shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A significant majority of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander carried the surname in both 2000 and 2010, rising slightly from 86.89 percent to 91.20 percent. However, those identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 9.71 percent to 3.22 percent. Identification as White decreased marginally from 2.43 percent to 2.15 percent. Despite recording no Hispanic representation in 2000, by 2010, 2.58 percent identified as such. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.89% | 91.2% | 4.96% |
| Two or More Races | 9.71% | 3.22% | -66.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| White | 2.43% | 2.15% | -11.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |