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

Cabunoc, 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 Cabunoc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabunoc in America

Cabunoc is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabunoc surname appeared 143 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 Cabunoc.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabunoc 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 Cabunoc

The surname Cabunoc originates from the Philippines, where it is believed to have emerged during the Spanish colonial period in the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from a combination of Indigenous words, possibly related to the Visayan languages spoken in the central islands of the archipelago.

One theory suggests that Cabunoc is a portmanteau of the words "cabunao" and "noc," which could respectively refer to a type of plant or tree, and a geographical feature such as a hill or mountain. This would align with the common practice of adopting surnames based on local landmarks or natural elements.

Unfortunately, there are no known historical records or manuscripts that definitively document the earliest usage of the Cabunoc surname. However, its presence in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era is evidenced by a few notable individuals who bore this name.

One of the earliest recorded figures with the Cabunoc surname was Juan Cabunoc, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish rule in the late 19th century. He was born in the province of Iloilo in 1867 and participated in the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1898.

Another prominent individual was Gregorio Cabunoc, a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as a delegate to the Philippine Constitutional Convention in 1934-1935. He was born in the province of Leyte in 1891 and played a significant role in shaping the country's post-colonial government.

In the realm of literature, Pedro Cabunoc was a notable Filipino poet and playwright of the early 20th century. Born in the province of Capiz in 1890, his works explored themes of nationalism and social commentary.

Moving into the modern era, Ernesto Cabunoc was a Filipino engineer and architect who made significant contributions to urban planning and infrastructure development in the Philippines. He was born in the province of Iloilo in 1920 and was recognized for his innovative designs and sustainable approaches.

Lastly, Josefa Cabunoc was a renowned Filipino educator and women's rights advocate. Born in the province of Cebu in 1925, she dedicated her life to promoting educational opportunities and empowering women, particularly in rural areas.

While the Cabunoc surname may have evolved from Indigenous roots, it has become interwoven with the rich tapestry of Philippine history and culture, reflecting the diverse influences that have shaped the nation over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabunoc

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

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

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