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

Catbagan, 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 Catbagan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Catbagan in America

Catbagan is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Catbagan surname appeared 334 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 Catbagan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Catbagan 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 Catbagan

The surname Catbagan is believed to have originated in the Philippines. It is a name with roots tracing back to the 16th century, possibly derived from the Visayan or Tagalog languages spoken in the region.

One theory suggests that Catbagan may have evolved from the words "cat" and "bagan," with "cat" referring to a type of fishing net and "bagan" meaning a fishing structure or trap. This could indicate that the name's earliest bearers were involved in fishing or coastal communities.

In historical records, the earliest known mention of the name Catbagan appears in a document from the Spanish colonial era, dated around 1650. This document lists several individuals with variations of the name, such as Catbaguan or Catbagen, residing in the province of Cebu.

One notable figure in the history of the Catbagan surname is Juan Catbagan, a prominent landowner and community leader who lived in the town of Talisay, Cebu, during the late 18th century. Records indicate that he played a significant role in the development of the local agricultural sector.

Another individual of historical significance was Maria Catbagan, a respected healer and midwife who lived in the village of Sibonga, Cebu, in the early 19th century. Her skills and knowledge of traditional medicine were widely recognized throughout the region.

In the late 19th century, a man named Demetrio Catbagan gained recognition as a skilled craftsman and woodcarver. His intricate creations, particularly religious statues and figurines, adorned numerous churches and households across the Visayas region.

During the early 20th century, the Catbagan surname gained further prominence with the accomplishments of Emilio Catbagan, a pioneering educator who established several schools in the province of Negros Oriental. His efforts in promoting education and literacy left a lasting impact on the local communities.

Another noteworthy figure was Josefa Catbagan, a renowned poet and writer who lived in the town of Carcar, Cebu, during the mid-20th century. Her works, which celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the region, were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and appreciated to this day.

While the surname Catbagan has its roots in the Philippines, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical origins and ties to the central and southern regions of the Philippine archipelago remain deeply rooted.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Catbagan

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

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

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