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

Atangan, 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 Atangan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Atangan in America

Atangan is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Atangan surname appeared 190 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 Atangan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Atangan 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 Atangan

The surname ATANGAN is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the 16th century. It is derived from the Visayan word "atang," which means "to give" or "to offer." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their generosity or willingness to share their possessions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ATANGAN surname can be found in the Spanish colonial records from the late 1500s. These documents mention a man named Juan ATANGAN, who was a landowner in the province of Cebu. It is likely that this individual was among the first to adopt the surname as part of the Spanish government's efforts to establish a system of family names in the Philippines.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the ATANGAN name appears to have spread to other parts of the Philippines, particularly in the Visayan region. Several historical accounts mention individuals with this surname who were involved in various aspects of colonial life, such as agriculture, trade, and local governance.

One notable figure was Pedro ATANGAN, who lived in the late 17th century and was a prominent member of the local community in Iloilo. He is mentioned in several church records as having donated land and resources for the construction of a new church building.

In the 19th century, the ATANGAN name gained further prominence with the birth of Mariano ATANGAN (1821-1892), a respected scholar and educator. He was instrumental in establishing several schools in the province of Leyte and was known for his efforts to promote education among the local population.

Another significant figure was Juana ATANGAN (1845-1912), who was a renowned healer and midwife in the town of Bogo, Cebu. Her expertise in traditional medicine was widely recognized, and she was often sought out by families throughout the region.

During the early 20th century, the ATANGAN surname continued to be found in various parts of the Philippines, though it remained most prevalent in the Visayan islands. One notable individual from this period was Ignacio ATANGAN (1895-1972), a respected farmer and community leader in the province of Negros Occidental.

Overall, the surname ATANGAN has a rich history that spans several centuries in the Philippines. While its origins can be traced back to the early colonial period, the name has endured and continues to be carried by individuals of Filipino descent today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Atangan

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

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

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