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

Cabanban, 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 Cabanban surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabanban in America

Cabanban is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabanban surname appeared 268 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 Cabanban.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabanban 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 Cabanban

The surname CABANBAN is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the 16th century. It is derived from the Tagalog word "kabangbangan," which means "a place of dense vegetation" or "thicket." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or in a heavily forested area.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname CABANBAN can be found in historical records from the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. It is mentioned in several documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, such as land grants, census records, and ecclesiastical registries.

One notable individual with the surname CABANBAN was Jose CABANBAN, a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Taal, Batangas, during the late 18th century. He played a significant role in the development of the local economy and the establishment of various civic institutions.

Another historical figure bearing the name CABANBAN was Maria CABANBAN, a celebrated poet and writer who lived in the early 19th century. She was known for her beautifully crafted verses and her contributions to the preservation of Filipino literary traditions.

In the late 19th century, a man named Andres CABANBAN became a respected educator and advocate for educational reform in the Philippines. He established several schools and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and access to education for all Filipinos.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 1800s, a revolutionary leader named Pedro CABANBAN emerged as a prominent figure in the resistance movement. He commanded a group of guerrilla fighters and played a crucial role in several battles against Spanish forces.

The surname CABANBAN can also be found in historical records from other parts of the Philippines, indicating that it may have spread to different regions over time. Some variations in spelling, such as "Cabanbanan" or "Cabanban," have been noted in older documents, likely due to differences in transcription or local dialects.

While the CABANBAN surname has its roots in the Philippines, it is possible that individuals with this name may have migrated to other parts of the world over the centuries, carrying their family name with them. However, the specific details of such migrations and the prevalence of the name in other countries are not well documented in historical sources.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabanban

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

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

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