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

Cubangbang, 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 Cubangbang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cubangbang in America

Cubangbang is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cubangbang surname appeared 137 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 Cubangbang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cubangbang 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 Cubangbang

The surname CUBANGBANG has its origins in the remote mountain regions of the Philippine archipelago, where it first emerged in the 16th century. The name is believed to derive from the ancient Tagalog words "cubang" and "bang," which roughly translate to "hollow" and "hill," respectively. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a particular geographic feature or settlement situated within a valley or depression surrounded by hills.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CUBANGBANG name can be found in a collection of Spanish colonial documents from the late 1500s, which mention a village elder bearing this surname. While the exact location of this village is not specified, it is likely that it was situated in one of the mountainous provinces of Luzon or the Visayan Islands.

In the 18th century, a prominent CUBANGBANG family established itself in the town of Baler, located in the province of Aurora on the eastern coast of Luzon. This family is said to have played a significant role in the local community and was involved in various agricultural and trading activities.

Notable individuals with the CUBANGBANG surname include:

1. Juan CUBANGBANG (c. 1750-1820), a respected leader of the Baler community known for his efforts to promote education and preserve local cultural traditions.

2. Maria CUBANGBANG (1825-1892), a renowned weaver and textile artist whose intricate designs were highly sought after throughout the region.

3. Luís CUBANGBANG (1860-1935), a pioneering agriculturist who introduced new techniques for cultivating rice and other crops in the rugged terrain of Aurora Province.

4. Dolores CUBANGBANG (1895-1978), a celebrated folk singer and musician whose compositions captured the spirit of rural life in the Philippine highlands.

5. Gregorio CUBANGBANG (1920-2005), a respected elder and historian who dedicated his life to documenting the oral traditions and genealogies of the CUBANGBANG clan.

While the CUBANGBANG name may not be as widely recognized as some other Filipino surnames, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Philippine mountain communities. The name continues to be proudly borne by descendants of these pioneering families, serving as a reminder of their ancestors' enduring connection to the rugged landscapes from which they emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cubangbang

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

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

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