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

Ampong, 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 Ampong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ampong in America

Ampong is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ampong surname appeared 136 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 Ampong.

The history of the last name Ampong

The surname Ampong is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the early modern period. It is thought to be derived from the Hiligaynon word "ampong," which means "to take care of" or "to shelter." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who provided care or protection to others, perhaps a community leader or a person of prominence.

The earliest known record of the surname Ampong dates back to the late 16th century, when it appears in a document from the Spanish colonial era. This document mentions an individual named Juan Ampong, who was a landowner in the province of Iloilo. It is possible that this Juan Ampong was among the first to adopt the surname, as the Spanish authorities required Filipinos to take on surnames during that time.

In the 17th century, the name Ampong can be found in several historical records from the Philippines, including church records and land deeds. One notable figure from this period was Maria Ampong, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who lived in the town of Miagao in Iloilo. She was known for her generosity and her support of local churches and charitable causes.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Ampong surname spread to other parts of the Philippines, particularly in the Visayas region. Several individuals with this surname became prominent in their local communities. For example, Pedro Ampong was a respected leader in the town of Dumangas, Iloilo, in the late 18th century, and he played a role in organizing the town's defenses against pirates and raiders.

In the 20th century, the Ampong surname gained wider recognition with the success of several individuals in various fields. One notable figure was Lino Ampong, a pioneering Filipino journalist and publisher who lived from 1890 to 1965. He founded the newspaper Bagong Buhay (New Life) and was a vocal advocate for Philippine independence from American colonial rule.

Another prominent bearer of the Ampong surname was Rosario Ampong, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived from 1920 to 2005. Her works, which often depicted scenes from Philippine folklore and mythology, were widely exhibited both in the Philippines and internationally.

While the Ampong surname is most commonly found in the Philippines, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the roots of this name can be traced back to the Philippine archipelago and its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ampong

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

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

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