2000
#82,691
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 212
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Dimaculangan
A name likely originating from the Philippines, derived from a place name or geographic location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 376 Americans carry the last name Dimaculangan. That puts it at #65,358 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 911,581 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dimaculangan surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
376
1 in 911,581
Census rank
#65,358
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
328
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 328 bearers of the surname Dimaculangan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 65358th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dimaculangan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dimaculangan
Among Census respondents with the surname Dimaculangan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Dimaculangan bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dimaculangan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander90.9% · 298
- Two or more races4.6% · 15
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 9
- White1.5% · 5
- Black or African American0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dimaculangan
Dimaculangan appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#69,996
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 280
+68 bearers (+32.1%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 12,695 places
2020
#65,358
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 328
+48 bearers (+17.1%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Up 4,638 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #82,691 | 212 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #69,996 | 280 | 0.09 | +68 bearers (+32.1%) | Up 12,695 places |
| 2020 | #65,358 | 328 | 0.11 | +48 bearers (+17.1%) | Up 4,638 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dimaculangan surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,996 | #65,358 | 6.6% |
| Count | 280 | 328 | 17.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.11 | 21.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dimaculangan bearers went from 280 to 328 (+17.1% change). The surname moved up 4,638 positions in the national ranking, going from #69,996 to #65,358.
FAQ
Dimaculangan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dimaculangan?
Name Census estimates that about 376 living Americans carry the surname Dimaculangan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 911,581 residents.
How common is Dimaculangan?
Dimaculangan ranks #65,358 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 328 people with the surname Dimaculangan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (376), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dimaculangan.
Has Dimaculangan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dimaculangan went from 280 recorded bearers to 328. That is an increase of 48 (+17.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #69,996 to #65,358.
What does the Census say about the background of Dimaculangan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dimaculangan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dimaculangan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (298 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dimaculangan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (90.9%), Two or More Races (4.6%), Hispanic (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dimaculangan (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dimaculangan mean?
A name likely originating from the Philippines, derived from a place name or geographic location. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dimaculangan (0.11 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Dimaculangan?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.