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

Dalangin, 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 Dalangin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dalangin in America

Dalangin is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dalangin surname appeared 100 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 Dalangin.

The history of the last name Dalangin

The surname DALANGIN is of Filipino origin, originating from the Tagalog word "dalangin" which means "prayer" or "to pray." This surname is believed to have emerged in the 16th century or earlier, during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines.

DALANGIN is a surname that is predominantly found in the central and southern regions of the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon. It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals who were known for their religious devotion or involvement in religious activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DALANGIN can be found in the "Libro de Casamiento" (Book of Marriages) of the town of Taal, Batangas, which dates back to the 17th century. This record contains entries of individuals with the surname DALANGIN who were married in the town during that time period.

In the 18th century, there are mentions of individuals with the surname DALANGIN in various historical documents, such as land ownership records and tax rolls. For example, a certain Juan DALANGIN was listed as a landowner in the town of Lipa, Batangas, in the year 1734.

One notable individual with the surname DALANGIN was Pedro DALANGIN, a prominent member of the Philippine revolutionary movement against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Pedro DALANGIN, born in 1845 in Cavite, was a close associate of the revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio and participated in several battles during the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1898.

Another historically significant figure with the surname DALANGIN was Mariano DALANGIN, a Filipino artist and sculptor who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mariano DALANGIN, born in 1875 in Batangas, was known for his religious sculptures and works that adorned various churches and buildings in the Philippines.

In the early 20th century, a prominent figure named Catalina DALANGIN made significant contributions to the field of education in the Philippines. Catalina DALANGIN, born in 1892 in Laguna, was a pioneering educator and one of the first female principals of a public high school in the country.

Throughout the centuries, the surname DALANGIN has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including religious leaders, revolutionaries, artists, and educators, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dalangin

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

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 Dalangin 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.

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

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