This is a list of some well-known Hmong individuals throughout the world. The Hmong are an Asian ethnic group from the mountainous regions of China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.
Chervang Kong Vang, Reverend; a Hmong minister who established United Christians Liberty Evangelical Church, the first Hmong independent church organization, and also the creator of the Nyiakeng Puachue Hmong script.
Kao Kalia Yang, Hmong American writer; author of The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir; her work has appeared in the Paj Ntaub Voice Hmong Literary Journal and numerous other publications
Kristy Yang, first elected Hmong American Judge.
Kazoua Kong-Thao, first Hmong American to serve on the Saint Paul School Board of Education[7]
Laolee Xiong, founder of The Vocal Network a cappella group and Techapella singing showcase[8]
Lán yè zhēn (蓝业珍) or Lan Ni (蓝妮) - from July 2, 1912 - September 28, 1996 - is a princess. Her grandfather is Lan Heguang (蓝和光), a Miao king in Yunnan Jianshui. Lan Ni was born in Macau, China.
Lei Ahyouduo, ethnic Miao Chinese singer
Lexus ”Lexi” Vang, contestant of survival show A2K and member of American/Korean girl group VCHA produced by JYP Entertainment
Megan Khang, first Hmong professional golfer, started playing golf at 5 1/2 yrs old, from Massachusetts[11]
Nattaphone Suepsakwong (Keng Yang), the first Hmong person to be elected into the Royal Thai Parliament. He was also an actor.
Noah Lor, first Hmong American to be elected Mayor Pro-Tempore in the City of Merced's history; elected as city councilman in Merced in 2007 and re-elected again in 2011[12]
Pa Chay Vue, a leading member of the Madman's War, a rebellion against the French colonialism in Southeast Asia, especially in Vietnam.
Pa Kao Her, after the Secret War in Laos, Her fled to Thailand and organized a political movement to take back the country of Laos.
Pao Houa Her, photographer, first Hmong graduate of Yale University's Photography MFA program, 2023 Guggenheim Fellow, featured artist in the 2022 Whitney Biennial.
Payengxa Lor, the first Hmong woman to be crowned as Miss Universe Laos 2022 and was one of the Top 16 contestants in Miss Universe 2022.
Qin Liangyu, 秦良玉, Miao Chinese General of the Ming Dynasty; highest ranking female general of Chinese history
Sandy'Ci Moua, Hmong American actress; community organizer; production assistant and consultant
Shen Congwen, 沈从文, Miao Chinese writer from the May Fourth Movement
Sheng Thao, First Hmong Woman to serve on the Oakland City Council
SomXai Vue First Hmong American served in the Thornton City Council in Colorado.
Song Jia Ling, 宋佳玲, Miao actor and sister of Song Zuying
Steve Ly, First Mayor in the United States of America of Hmong descent - Mayor of Elk Grove, California
Sunisa Lee, artistic gymnast, first Hmong-American to qualify for the US Olympic Team and 2020/2021 all-around Olympic gold medalist
Dr. Tony Vang, first Hmong elected as a member of the Fresno Unified school board in Fresno, California[13]
Tou Ger Xiong, diversity consultant, comedian, storyteller, and rapper[14]
Touby Lyfoung, Hmong politician in Laos, served in several ministries in the Royal Lao Government, and key adviser to the King. After the war, Lyfoung was captured and tortured to death by the Communist Pathet Lao.
Trinity Vang, Hmong-American storyteller and digital creator. Founder of TRIN Collective[15] which was featured at Urban Outfitters. First Hmong-American woman to be presented the Inna Meiman Human Rights award by the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities.[16]
Vuong Chinh Duc (1865 - 1947) ( RPA : Vaj Tsoov Loom ) was a H'Mong king ( also known as King Meo ) with his kingdom in Dong Van district, Ha Giang province, Vietnam
Wang Zhiming, Miao pastor; memorialized above the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey
Wangyee Vang, President of Lao Veterans of America Institute; Lao and Hmong community veterans' leader
Yasmi Pajyi Yang, Hmong international singer, songwriter, actress, model, entrepreneur
Yang Xi Zi, 杨肸子, Miao actress and singer, starred in Love and Redemption and Immortal Samsara
Yee Leng Xiong, Elected to the DC Everest School Board, Marathon County Board, and Village of Weston Board in Wisconsin. He is currently the Board Vice President of the DC Everest Board of Education.
Yia Moua, known as the Bull, former Muay Thai kickboxing champion[18]
Zong Zoua Her, a Hmong anti-Pathet Lao and leader of a resistant group in Laos.
Zou Shiming, 邹市明, the most successful amateur boxer from the People's Republic of China; won two world titles in 2005 and 2007 and the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the light flyweight (-48 kg) division[19][20]
Zoua Vang, first Hmong-American mainstream television journalist[21]
Calvin Cha, student of Western Washington University
^Leroux, Charles (2004-02-25). "Finding comedy in tragedy: America's only Hmong comedian tells the tales of his people's terrible journey and of their difficult lives in this country". Chicago Tribune.