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

Cabacungan, 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 Cabacungan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabacungan in America

Cabacungan is the 40800th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabacungan surname appeared 535 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 Cabacungan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabacungan 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 Cabacungan

The surname Cabacungan is believed to have originated in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region. It is thought to be derived from the Visayan words "cabag" meaning "to carry" and "cungan" meaning "container" or "receptacle." The name likely referred to someone who carried containers or worked as a porter or carrier.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cabacungan can be found in a Spanish census document from the late 16th century, which listed several families with this name residing in the town of Cebu. This suggests that the name has been in use for several centuries and may have pre-Hispanic roots.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Juan Cabacungan was mentioned in a Spanish colonial record as a community leader in the town of Bohol. This indicates that by this time, the surname had become well-established and was associated with individuals of some prominence.

During the 18th century, the Cabacungan family was known to have owned land and plantations in the Visayan islands. One member, Pedro Cabacungan (1732-1798), was a respected landowner and trader who played a role in the region's economic development.

In the 19th century, the name appeared in various historical documents related to the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. A notable figure was Gregorio Cabacungan (1840-1904), a revolutionary leader who fought alongside the forces of General Emilio Aguinaldo.

Another prominent individual was Rosario Cabacungan (1873-1949), a feminist and educator who advocated for women's rights and established several schools in the Visayas region. She was considered a pioneer in the field of education and played a significant role in shaping the intellectual landscape of the Philippines during her time.

While the surname Cabacungan has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the Visayan region, where it has been a part of the cultural fabric for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabacungan

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

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

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