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

Agtarap, 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 Agtarap surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agtarap in America

Agtarap is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agtarap surname appeared 302 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 Agtarap.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agtarap to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Agtarap

The surname AGTARAP is of Filipino origin, originating from the Tagalog language spoken in the Philippines. It is believed to have emerged during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century.

AGTARAP is likely derived from the Tagalog word "parapara," which means "to go back and forth" or "to move back and forth." This suggests that the surname may have been given to individuals who were known for their frequent travels or movements, perhaps traders or messengers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname AGTARAP can be found in the historic Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos, a document compiled by Spanish administrators in the Philippines during the 18th century. This catalog was used to record and organize the surnames of Filipino families during the implementation of the Catálogo Alfabético de Apellidos Filipinos, a system introduced by Spanish colonial authorities to assign standardized surnames to the Philippine population.

Notable individuals with the surname AGTARAP throughout history include Juan AGTARAP (1825-1892), a prominent farmer and landowner in the province of Bulacan, known for his contributions to local agriculture. Another individual of note is Maria AGTARAP (1890-1968), a celebrated writer and playwright whose works explored themes of Filipino culture and identity during the early 20th century.

In the realm of politics, Enrique AGTARAP (1915-1998) served as a senator in the Philippine Senate from 1957 to 1963, advocating for policies aimed at improving the lives of farmers and rural communities. Additionally, Felicidad AGTARAP (1930-2010) was a respected educator and advocate for women's rights, establishing several educational institutions and programs focused on empowering women and promoting gender equality.

Lastly, the name AGTARAP can be found in historical records of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Miguel AGTARAP (1860-1925) was a prominent military leader and strategist who played a significant role in several battles against Spanish forces during the conflict.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agtarap

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

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 Agtarap 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Agtarap has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Agtarap was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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