Explore the Family Name Phimmasone
The meaning of Phimmasone
Laotian: ornamental name apparently composed of the Lao elements phim ‘tradition’, also ‘picture’, and sone ‘arrow’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Phimmasone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Phimmasone has seen a modest rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,869th most common surname and by 2010, it moved up to the 47,966th spot, marking a 3.82 percent increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 395 to 441 during this period, representing an 11.65 percent growth. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #47,966 | 3.82% |
| Count | 395 | 441 | 11.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phimmasone
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Phimmasone have an Asian/Pacific Islander identity. This group increased its representation from 89.62 percent in 2000 to 92.52 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease of 48.03 percent, falling from 7.85 percent in 2000 to 4.08 percent in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname who identify as white showed a 45.32 percent increase over the decade, moving from 2.03 percent to 2.95 percent. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year for the surname Phimmasone.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.62% | 92.52% | 3.24% |
| Two or More Races | 7.85% | 4.08% | -48.03% |
| White | 2.03% | 2.95% | 45.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |