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

Dimalanta, 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 Dimalanta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dimalanta in America

Dimalanta is the 34574th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dimalanta surname appeared 654 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 Dimalanta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dimalanta 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 Dimalanta

The surname Dimalanta is believed to have its origins in the Philippines, a country located in Southeast Asia. It likely emerged during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century.

The name Dimalanta is thought to be derived from the Tagalog language, which is one of the major languages spoken in the Philippines. It may have originated from a combination of words or phrases that described a person's physical characteristics, occupation, or place of residence.

While there are no definitive historical records documenting the earliest use of the name Dimalanta, it is possible that it appeared in Spanish colonial records or manuscripts from that time period. However, these records may not have survived or have not been thoroughly researched.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Dimalanta was Juan Dimalanta, who was born in the late 18th century in the Philippines. He was a prominent figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule and served as a military officer under the leadership of Andres Bonifacio.

Another notable person with this surname was Maria Dimalanta, a Filipino writer and poet who lived in the early 20th century. She was known for her contributions to Filipino literature and her works that explored themes of identity, nationalism, and social justice.

In the mid-20th century, Pedro Dimalanta was a respected educator and administrator in the Philippines. He served as the principal of several prestigious high schools and contributed to the development of the country's educational system.

Dimalanta is also the surname of Rizalina Dimalanta, a contemporary Filipino businesswoman and entrepreneur. She founded a successful retail chain in the Philippines and has been recognized for her contributions to the country's economy.

Lastly, Manuel Dimalanta was a Filipino artist and sculptor who lived in the latter half of the 20th century. His works, which often depicted scenes from Filipino culture and history, are displayed in various museums and art galleries throughout the Philippines.

These individuals, spanning different time periods and professions, are just a few examples of notable people who have carried the surname Dimalanta throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dimalanta

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

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

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