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

Caringal, 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 Caringal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caringal in America

Caringal is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caringal surname appeared 182 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 Caringal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caringal 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 Caringal

The surname Caringal is of Philippine origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog word "karingal," which refers to a specific type of tree found in the region.

Early records indicate that the name was initially concentrated in the areas around Manila and the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga. Some of the earliest known bearers of the name were landowners and farmers who likely adopted the surname based on their proximity to or association with the karingal tree.

One of the earliest documented references to the Caringal surname can be found in the records of the Archdiocese of Manila, where a certain Juan Caringal is listed as a landowner in the town of Malolos, Bulacan, in the late 17th century.

Another notable early bearer of the name was Francisca Caringal, a prominent businesswoman and landowner in the town of San Fernando, Pampanga, during the late 18th century. Her family's holdings and influence played a significant role in the local economy and politics of the time.

In the 19th century, the Caringal name gained further prominence with the birth of Manuel Caringal (1818-1892), a renowned scholar and educator who authored several books on Philippine history and culture. He was instrumental in preserving and promoting the study of indigenous languages and traditions.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century, a military officer named Pedro Caringal (1856-1924) played a significant role in the campaign for independence. He fought alongside other notable figures such as Andres Bonifacio and Emilio Aguinaldo.

Another noteworthy individual with the Caringal surname was Remedios Caringal (1875-1948), a pioneering feminist and advocate for women's rights in the Philippines. She founded several organizations dedicated to promoting education and empowerment for women, particularly in rural areas.

Throughout its history, the Caringal surname has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, from landowners and farmers to scholars, military figures, and social activists, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caringal

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

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

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