Bumanlag last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Bumanlag

A Filipino surname derived from the Hiligaynon word "bumanlag," meaning "to travel or move from one place to another."

Bumanlag, 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 Bumanlag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bumanlag in America

Bumanlag is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bumanlag surname appeared 163 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 Bumanlag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bumanlag 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 108734 140756 -25.67%
Count 163 109 39.71%
Proportion per 100k 0.06 0.04 40.00%

The history of the last name Bumanlag

The surname Bumanlag is believed to have originated from the Philippines, with roots dating back to the early 16th century. It is speculated that the name may derive from the combination of two Filipino words, "buman" meaning "to complete" and "lag" meaning "to perform or execute." This suggests that the name could have been given to individuals who were skilled or dedicated to completing tasks or carrying out specific duties.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bumanlag surname can be found in the Spanish colonial records of the Philippines from the 1600s. These documents often referred to individuals by their surnames, providing glimpses into the regional variations and spellings of names during that era.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Juan Bumanlag was a prominent merchant and landowner in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. His descendants continued to carry the Bumanlag name, contributing to its recognition and spread throughout the region.

As the centuries passed, the Bumanlag surname gained presence in various parts of the Philippines. In the early 20th century, a prominent figure named Carlos Bumanlag (1892-1967) became a respected educator and author, known for his contributions to the Philippine education system.

Another notable individual with the Bumanlag surname was Feliciano Bumanlag (1914-1998), a celebrated Filipino artist renowned for his vivid paintings depicting rural life and landscapes in the Philippines. His works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums, both locally and internationally.

During the mid-20th century, the Bumanlag name also found its way into the political sphere. Antonio Bumanlag (1928-2010) served as a prominent politician and senator in the Philippines, advocating for various social and economic reforms.

While the Bumanlag surname originated in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or established roots in different regions. However, its historical roots and significance remain deeply intertwined with the rich cultural heritage of the Philippine archipelago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bumanlag

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

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 Bumanlag was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 3.68% 6
Non-Hispanic Black Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 82.82% 135
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 7.36% 12
Hispanic Origin 5.52% 9

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 Bumanlag has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 3.68% 8.26% -76.72%
Black (S)% (S)% (S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander 82.82% 79.82% 3.69%
American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% 0.00% (S)%
Two or More Races 7.36% 8.26% -11.52%
Hispanic 5.52% (S)% (S)%

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

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