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

Calilung, 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 Calilung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calilung in America

Calilung is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calilung surname appeared 181 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 Calilung.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calilung 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 Calilung

The surname CALILUNG has its origins in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region of the central islands. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century when Spanish colonization brought about the adoption of surnames among the native population.

CALILUNG is derived from the Visayan word "kalilung," which means "to encircle" or "to surround." It is hypothesized that this name may have been given to individuals who resided near a body of water or lived on an island, as the term could refer to being surrounded by water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CALILUNG surname is found in the 1591 census of the town of Cebu, where a family bearing this name is listed. This suggests that the name had already been in use by that time.

In the 17th century, a notable individual named Juan CALILUNG was a landowner and farmer in the province of Leyte. Historical records indicate that he played a role in the local resistance against Spanish colonial authorities during a period of unrest.

During the 18th century, a woman named Maria CALILUNG was mentioned in church records as having donated land for the construction of a chapel in the town of Ormoc, Leyte. This act of generosity earned her recognition within the local community.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Domingo CALILUNG was a respected leader in the town of Bohol. He was known for his advocacy of education and his efforts to establish a school in the area.

Another individual of note was Francisca CALILUNG, born in 1832, who was a skilled weaver and helped preserve traditional textile arts in the region. Her work was recognized and celebrated during her lifetime.

Throughout its history, the CALILUNG surname has retained its connection to the Visayan region, particularly in the provinces of Leyte, Cebu, and Bohol. While not a widespread name, it continues to be a part of the cultural heritage of the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calilung

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

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

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