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

Dimaculangan, 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 Dimaculangan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dimaculangan in America

Dimaculangan is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dimaculangan surname appeared 280 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 Dimaculangan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dimaculangan 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 Dimaculangan

The surname DIMACULANGAN has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Tagalog language, which is spoken primarily in the central and southern parts of the Philippine archipelago.

DIMACULANGAN is thought to be derived from the combination of two Tagalog words: "dima" and "culangan". The word "dima" is believed to have referred to a specific type of tree or plant, while "culangan" may have been a place name or a descriptive term for a particular location or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DIMACULANGAN can be found in the "Libro de las Casas" (Book of Houses), a Spanish colonial document from the 17th century that documented land ownership and taxation records in the Philippines. This suggests that individuals bearing the surname DIMACULANGAN may have been landowners or prominent figures in their local communities during that time period.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Juan DIMACULANGAN was mentioned in the records of the Spanish colonial administration in the Philippines. He was a local leader and representative in the town of Santa Cruz, Laguna Province, which is located south of Manila.

Another historical figure bearing the surname DIMACULANGAN was Maria DIMACULANGAN, who lived in the early 19th century. She was a respected midwife and herbalist in the town of Liliw, Laguna Province, and was known for her expertise in traditional medicine and midwifery practices.

In the late 19th century, a man named Felipe DIMACULANGAN was a prominent farmer and landowner in the town of Paete, Laguna Province. He was renowned for his expertise in agricultural practices and played a significant role in the local community's economic and social life.

During the early 20th century, a notable individual named Josefa DIMACULANGAN was a respected educator and community leader in the town of Santa Rosa, Laguna Province. She was instrumental in establishing one of the first public elementary schools in the area and worked tirelessly to promote education and literacy among the local population.

These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the surname DIMACULANGAN who have left their mark on Philippine history and culture throughout the centuries. While the exact origins and meanings of the name may have evolved over time, it remains a proud part of the country's rich cultural heritage and diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dimaculangan

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

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

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