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

Colobong, 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 Colobong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colobong in America

Colobong is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colobong surname appeared 183 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 Colobong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colobong 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 Colobong

The surname COLOBONG originated in the Philippines during the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Visayan word "kolo" which means "to cut" or "to trim". This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a profession or trade related to cutting or trimming, such as a tailor or a barber.

The earliest recorded instances of the COLOBONG surname can be found in historical records from the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. During this time, many Filipinos were required to adopt Spanish-style surnames as part of the Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos, a system implemented by the Spanish authorities to impose a more organized naming system.

One notable individual with the COLOBONG surname was Juan COLOBONG, a local leader and landowner in the town of Banga, Aklan, Philippines, who lived in the late 18th century. Records indicate that he played a significant role in negotiating land disputes between the Spanish authorities and the local indigenous communities.

Another individual of note was Maria COLOBONG, a renowned ceramist and potter from the town of Talisay, Negros Occidental, Philippines, who lived in the mid-19th century. Her intricate and beautifully crafted pottery pieces were highly sought after and can still be found in various museums and private collections today.

In the early 20th century, a certain Ernesto COLOBONG gained recognition as a writer and journalist. He was born in 1892 in Cebu City, Philippines, and his works often explored themes of cultural identity, nationalism, and the struggles of the Filipino people during the American colonial period.

Furthermore, historical records mention a Francisco COLOBONG, a prominent farmer and landowner from the town of San Jose, Antique, Philippines, who lived in the late 19th century. He was known for his progressive farming techniques and his efforts to promote agricultural development in the region.

Lastly, the COLOBONG surname can be found in various historical documents and records related to the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines, including land grants, census records, and church records. While the name may have originated from a specific profession or trade, it has since become a well-established surname in the Philippines, with many families proudly carrying on this legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colobong

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

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

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