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

Cabansag, 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 Cabansag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabansag in America

Cabansag is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabansag surname appeared 202 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 Cabansag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabansag 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 Cabansag

The surname Cabansag originates from the Philippines, tracing its roots back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonial period. It is believed to have derived from the combination of two words: "cabang," meaning branch or offshoot, and "sag," possibly referring to a bamboo sapling or a swaying motion. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals living near a branching river or those involved in bamboo cultivation.

Historical records indicate that the earliest known mention of the Cabansag name can be found in the census conducted by Spanish authorities in the late 1500s, particularly in the Visayan region of the central Philippines. The name's prevalence was initially concentrated in the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, and Leyte, where it was commonly used by both indigenous and mixed-race families.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Cabansag surname was Juan Cabansag, a farmer and landowner who lived in the town of Carcar, Cebu, in the mid-17th century. His name appeared in the parish records of the local church, documenting his marriage and the births of his children.

In the late 18th century, the Cabansag name gained prominence when Mariano Cabansag, a respected leader in the town of Argao, Cebu, played a significant role in the resistance against the Spanish colonial authorities during the Philippine Revolution. His actions were documented in the writings of several historians, cementing his place in the annals of Philippine history.

During the 19th century, the Cabansag name spread to other parts of the Philippines as families migrated and settled in new areas. Notable individuals from this period include Pedro Cabansag, a prominent businessman and landowner in the province of Pampanga, and Maria Cabansag, a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in the city of Manila.

As the 20th century dawned, the Cabansag name continued to be carried by influential figures, such as Emilio Cabansag, a renowned artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited in various galleries across the Philippines and abroad. Another prominent individual was Josefa Cabansag, a celebrated writer and poet who contributed significantly to the development of Philippine literature.

While the Cabansag surname is most prevalent in the Philippines, it has also been carried by individuals of Filipino descent who have migrated to other parts of the world, further spreading its reach and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabansag

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

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

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