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

Batangan, 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 Batangan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Batangan in America

Batangan is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Batangan surname appeared 195 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 Batangan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Batangan 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 Batangan

The surname Batangan originates from the Philippines, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "batangan," which means "a place where bamboo grows abundantly." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived in areas surrounded by bamboo groves or forests.

During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, surnames were introduced and adopted by many Filipinos. Batangan was likely one of the surnames introduced during this time, as it follows the pattern of other Philippine surnames derived from geographic features or localities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Batangan surname can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos," a document compiled by the Spanish colonial government in the late 18th century. This catalog served as a reference for the systematic distribution of surnames among the Filipino population.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure bearing the Batangan surname was Francisco Batangan, a Filipino revolutionary who played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. He was born in 1868 and fought alongside other notable patriots, contributing to the eventual independence of the Philippines in 1898.

Another notable Batangan was Ernesto Batangan, a Filipino painter and sculptor who lived from 1889 to 1965. He was known for his portraiture and religious artwork, and his works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout the Philippines.

In the early 20th century, the Batangan surname also appeared in historical records related to the Philippine-American War. Manuel Batangan, born in 1876, was a Filipino soldier who fought against American forces during this conflict, which lasted from 1899 to 1902.

During the mid-20th century, Josefa Batangan, a Filipino educator, made significant contributions to the field of education. Born in 1912, she established several schools and educational programs, particularly in rural areas, aimed at providing quality education to underprivileged children.

Lastly, Juan Batangan, a Filipino writer and journalist born in 1928, gained recognition for his literary works and advocacy for freedom of expression. He published numerous books and articles, addressing social and political issues in the Philippines during the latter half of the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Batangan

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

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

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