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

Bumanglag, 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 Bumanglag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bumanglag in America

Bumanglag is the 29403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bumanglag surname appeared 804 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 Bumanglag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bumanglag 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 Bumanglag

The surname BUMANGLAG has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Visayan language group, which is spoken in many parts of the central Philippines. The name may be a combination of the words "buma," meaning to till or cultivate, and "nggalag," which could refer to a specific region or village.

Early records of the BUMANGLAG name are scarce, as written documentation from that era was limited. However, oral histories and family traditions suggest that the name was initially used by farming communities in the Visayan islands, particularly in the provinces of Cebu and Bohol.

One of the earliest known references to the BUMANGLAG name can be found in the Spanish colonial records from the late 17th century. These documents mention a landowner named Juan BUMANGLAG, who resided in the town of Talisay, Cebu. Juan BUMANGLAG was known for his extensive agricultural holdings and played a prominent role in the local community.

In the 19th century, the BUMANGLAG name gained prominence with the rise of the sugar industry in the Philippines. Several families with this surname were involved in the cultivation and processing of sugarcane. One notable figure was Mariano BUMANGLAG (1825-1892), a wealthy landowner and entrepreneur from Bohol, who established one of the largest sugar mills in the region.

Another significant figure was Gabriela BUMANGLAG (1860-1931), a landowner and philanthropist from Cebu. She was known for her efforts in improving education and healthcare in her community, establishing several schools and a hospital for the underprivileged.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule (1896-1898), the BUMANGLAG name was associated with the revolutionary movement. Antonio BUMANGLAG (1870-1905) was a prominent military leader who fought alongside the Philippine revolutionary forces. He was recognized for his bravery and strategic acumen in several major battles.

In the 20th century, the BUMANGLAG name continued to be represented in various fields. One notable individual was Francisco BUMANGLAG (1910-1985), a renowned writer and academic who made significant contributions to Philippine literature and education.

Throughout its history, the BUMANGLAG surname has maintained a strong connection to the agricultural and landowning traditions of the Visayan region in the Philippines. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots can be traced back to the early farming communities that shaped the cultural identity of these islands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bumanglag

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

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

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