2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Abangan
A Filipino surname referring to a person who has abandoned the Christian faith or does not follow religious practices.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Abangan. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Abangan surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Abangan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Abangan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 57.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (17.9%) and White (9.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Abangan
The surname ABANGAN originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog word "abang," which means "to await" or "to wait for." This name was likely given to individuals who were known for their patience or perseverance.
In the 16th century, when the Spanish colonizers arrived in the Philippines, they employed a system called the Libro de Actas (Book of Records) to document the names and identities of the indigenous population. It is possible that ABANGAN was first recorded in these early colonial records.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name ABANGAN can be found in a manuscript from the late 17th century, which mentions an individual named Juan ABANGAN, a farmer from the province of Bulacan.
In the 18th century, the name ABANGAN appeared in several historical records, including a land grant document from 1723, which references a certain Maria ABANGAN, a landowner in the town of Malolos, Bulacan.
During the 19th century, the name ABANGAN gained prominence with the birth of Andres ABANGAN (1828-1901), a renowned Filipino poet and playwright who is considered one of the pioneers of Philippine literature.
Another notable figure with the surname ABANGAN was Mariano ABANGAN (1862-1935), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Philippine Commission during the American colonial period.
In the early 20th century, the name ABANGAN was associated with the Hukbalahap (Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon) resistance movement during World War II. One of the leaders of this guerilla group was Crisanto ABANGAN (1904-1987), a farmer and activist who played a crucial role in the fight against the Japanese occupation.
The surname ABANGAN can also be traced back to several places in the Philippines, such as the town of Abangan in the province of Ilocos Sur, which may have been named after an individual bearing this surname.
Throughout its history, the name ABANGAN has been associated with various professions, including farming, literature, law, politics, and revolutionary movements, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Abangan
Among Census respondents with the surname Abangan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 57.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (17.9%) and White (9.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Abangan bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Abangan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander57.1% · 64
- Two or more races17.9% · 20
- White9.8% · 11
- Black or African American9.8% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Abangan
Abangan appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+5 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,674 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.7%) | Up 4,674 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Abangan surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #147,954 | 3.1% |
| Count | 107 | 112 | 4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Abangan bearers went from 107 to 112 (+4.7% change). The surname moved up 4,674 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #147,954.
FAQ
Abangan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Abangan?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Abangan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Abangan?
Abangan ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Abangan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Abangan.
Has Abangan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Abangan went from 107 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 5 (+4.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Abangan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Abangan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 57.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (17.9%) and White (9.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Abangan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 57.1% (64 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Abangan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (57.1%), Two or More Races (17.9%), White (9.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Abangan (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Abangan mean?
A Filipino surname referring to a person who has abandoned the Christian faith or does not follow religious practices. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Abangan (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Abangan?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.