Explore the Family Name Vongphakdy
The meaning of Vongphakdy
Laotian: ornamental name composed of the Lao elements vong ‘lineage, origin’ and phak dy ‘loyalty’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vongphakdy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vongphakdy has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,909th but climbed to 41,579th in 2010, showing an increase of 9.43%. The number of people with this surname also increased by 19.41% during this period, from 438 to 523 individuals. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.16 with this surname in 2000, which rose to 0.18 in 2010, a change of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #41,579 | 9.43% |
| Count | 438 | 523 | 19.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vongphakdy
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the Vongphakdy surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Asian/Pacific Islander group made up the majority in both 2000 and 2010. This group increased slightly from 88.81% to 90.44% over that decade. Those identifying as two or more races saw a significant decrease, going from 8.45% to 4.59%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White showed a small increase from 2.05% to 2.10%. A new Hispanic identity emerged in 2010, with 2.29% of Vongphakdys identifying as such, while the counts for Black and American Indian & Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.81% | 90.44% | 1.84% |
| Two or More Races | 8.45% | 4.59% | -45.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| White | 2.05% | 2.1% | 2.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |