Alternate Names: Kamhmu, Kammu, Kamu, Khamu, Khamuk, Khmu’, Khomu, Kmhmu, Lao Terng, Mou, Pouteng, Pu Thenh, Tenh, Theng
Dialects: Hat, Khroong (Krong), Luang Prabang, Lyy, Rok, Sayabury, U, Yuan. There are two subgroups of Khmu in China (Damaile and Damailao), which may differ in dialect.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 614,000 in Laos (2005 census). Population total all countries: 704,000.
Language Development: Radio programs. Dictionary. Bible portions: 1918.
Typology: SVO.
Writing System: Duota, Lao, Latin
Nation of Origin: Laos
Other Comments: Traditional religion.