About Philavanh
The surname Philavanh is of Laotian origin and is derived from the combination of two words: "phi," meaning ghost or spirit, and "lavan," meaning beauty or charm. Therefore, the surname Philavanh can be interpreted to mean "beautiful spirit" or "charming ghost." It is a relatively common surname among the Laotian community and reflects the cultural beliefs and values associated with spirits and beauty.
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The surname Philavanh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Philavanh based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Philavanh is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Philavanh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Philavanh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.