Phouthavong

Phouthavong Meaning & Origin

About Phouthavong
The surname Phouthavong is of Laotian origin and is derived from the combination of two words: "Phou" meaning "mountain" and "Thavong" meaning "gold." Therefore, the surname Phouthavong can be interpreted to mean "mountain of gold" or "golden mountain." It is a symbolic and auspicious surname that may represent prosperity, wealth, or a connection to nature and the mountains.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Phouthavong is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Phouthavong: 369
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55619
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Phouthavong 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 Phouthavong is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
F0FNK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P0301052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AW1 T HH AA2 V
🌐 IPA
/phouthavong*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('F0FNK', 'FTFNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P315

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Phouthavong in Braille

Here's how to represent Phouthavong in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Phouthavong in braille

How to sign the name Phouthavong using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Phouthavong using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Phouthavong in sign language

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