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

Dimagiba, 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 Dimagiba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dimagiba in America

Dimagiba is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dimagiba surname appeared 125 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 Dimagiba.

The history of the last name Dimagiba

The surname DIMAGIBA has its origins in the Philippines, likely emerging in the late 16th or early 17th century during the Spanish colonial era. It is believed to have derived from a combination of indigenous Visayan or Tagalog words, possibly related to a person's occupation, physical characteristics, or place of origin.

One plausible theory suggests that DIMAGIBA may have originated from the Visayan word "magiba," which means "to destroy" or "to demolish," potentially referring to an ancestor's profession or involvement in construction or warfare. However, the precise etymology remains uncertain due to the lack of comprehensive historical records from that period.

Early appearances of the surname can be found in some Spanish colonial documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, although specific references are scarce. These records often contained inconsistent spellings and variations, which were common during that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DIMAGIBA was Juan DIMAGIBA, a landowner and farmer who lived in the province of Cebu in the late 1700s. Unfortunately, precise dates of birth and death are not available for this individual.

In the 19th century, a notable figure named Maria DIMAGIBA (born circa 1820) gained recognition for her involvement in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. She was known for providing shelter and assistance to revolutionary forces in her hometown of Batangas.

Another historical figure was Mariano DIMAGIBA (1845-1912), a respected educator and community leader from the province of Laguna. He played a crucial role in establishing one of the first public schools in his region and was widely recognized for his dedication to education.

In the early 20th century, a prominent artist named Isabelo DIMAGIBA (1880-1955) gained recognition for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures, which depicted scenes from Philippine mythology and folklore. His works were widely acclaimed and can be found in several museums across the country.

During the latter half of the 20th century, Luisa DIMAGIBA (1920-2005) made significant contributions to the field of linguistics, publishing several works on the preservation and study of Philippine languages and dialects.

While the surname DIMAGIBA is not among the most common in the Philippines, it has a rich cultural heritage and has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions to various aspects of Philippine society throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dimagiba

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

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

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