Find out how popular the last name Abangan is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Abangan.

Abangan, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Abangan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abangan in America

Abangan is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abangan surname appeared 107 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Abangan.

The history of the last name 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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abangan

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Abangan.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Abangan was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Abangan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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