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

Bantug, 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 Bantug surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bantug in America

Bantug is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bantug surname appeared 164 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 Bantug.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bantug 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 Bantug

The surname "BANTUG" is believed to have originated from the Philippines. It is a Tagalog name that can be traced back to the early 16th century when the Spanish colonizers first arrived in the islands.

The name "BANTUG" is derived from the Tagalog word "bantog," which means "famous" or "renowned." It is likely that the surname was initially given to individuals or families who had achieved a certain level of fame or recognition within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BANTUG" can be found in the Spanish colonial records from the late 16th century. During this time, the Spanish authorities were documenting the names of local chieftains and prominent individuals as they established their presence in the archipelago.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Juan BANTUG was mentioned in a historical account as a leader of a local uprising against the Spanish colonial authorities in the province of Bulacan. Juan BANTUG's resistance efforts, though ultimately unsuccessful, earned him a place in the annals of Philippine history.

Another prominent bearer of the surname "BANTUG" was Teodora BANTUG, a renowned educator and women's rights advocate in the late 19th century. Born in 1859, Teodora BANTUG founded one of the first schools for girls in the Philippines and played a significant role in promoting education for women during the Spanish colonial period.

In the 20th century, Emilio BANTUG (1895-1976) was a renowned painter and artist who was instrumental in the development of modern Philippine art. His works, which often depicted scenes of rural life and Filipino culture, are now considered treasures of the country's artistic heritage.

Another notable figure with the surname "BANTUG" was Marcelo BANTUG (1927-2004), a celebrated poet and writer who was recognized for his contributions to Philippine literature. His poetry collections, such as "Mga Tula" (Poems) and "Agaw-Dilim" (Snatched from Darkness), explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

While the surname "BANTUG" has its roots in the Philippines, it is not uncommon to find individuals with this name in other parts of the world, particularly in areas with significant Filipino communities or where migration has occurred.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bantug

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

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

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