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

Cabiling, 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 Cabiling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabiling in America

Cabiling is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabiling surname appeared 105 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 Cabiling.

The history of the last name Cabiling

The surname Cabiling is believed to have originated in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region of the island of Panay. The name is thought to derive from the Hiligaynon word "kabiling," which means "neighbor" or "townmate."

The earliest known records of the name Cabiling can be found in Spanish colonial documents dating back to the 17th century. During this period, the Spanish colonizers often recorded the names of local residents for administrative purposes, and the name Cabiling appears in several of these records.

One notable historical reference to the name Cabiling is in the writings of the Spanish friar and historian, Juan de Plasencia. In his work titled "Relación de las Islas Filipinas," published in 1589, he mentions a village called "Cabiling" located in the province of Panay. This suggests that the surname may have originated from this place name.

The first recorded individual with the surname Cabiling is Domingo Cabiling, who lived in the town of Jaro, Iloilo, in the late 17th century. Domingo Cabiling was a prominent landowner and businessman in the area.

Another notable figure bearing the name Cabiling is Marcelo Cabiling, a revolutionary leader who fought against the Spanish colonial rule in the 19th century. He was born in the town of Miagao, Iloilo, in 1826 and played a significant role in the Hiligaynon revolution of 1898.

In the 20th century, the name Cabiling gained recognition through the achievements of several individuals. One such person was Filemon Cabiling, a renowned writer and poet who was born in Iloilo in 1904. His works, written in Hiligaynon and English, explored themes of love, nature, and national identity.

Another notable figure is Enrique Cabiling, a celebrated painter and sculptor who was born in Capiz in 1920. His art pieces, which often depicted scenes from rural life in the Philippines, are displayed in various museums and galleries across the country.

Lastly, Cristina Cabiling, born in 1952 in Iloilo, is a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights. She has held leadership positions in various educational institutions and has been recognized for her contributions to the promotion of gender equality and empowerment.

While the surname Cabiling may have its origins in a specific region of the Philippines, it has since spread across the country and even internationally, carried by generations of Filipinos who have embraced and upheld the name's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabiling

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

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 Cabiling 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.

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

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