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

Dimapilis, 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 Dimapilis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dimapilis in America

Dimapilis is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dimapilis surname appeared 185 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 Dimapilis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dimapilis 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 Dimapilis

The surname Dimapilis originated from the Philippines, likely during the Spanish colonial period in the 16th to 18th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog words "dima" and "pilis," which together could mean "dark-skinned" or "tanned complexion." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe an individual's physical appearance.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Dimapilis name can be found in the Spanish colonial records from the 17th century. These documents often listed the names of individuals who resided in different provinces or municipalities across the Philippine archipelago.

In the town of Taal, Batangas, a certain Juan Dimapilis was noted as a landowner and prominent figure in the community during the late 1600s. His descendants continued to carry the surname, contributing to its spread and prominence in the region.

Another notable figure with the Dimapilis surname was Mariano Dimapilis, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Born in 1856 in the province of Bulacan, he joined the Katipunan, a secret society dedicated to attaining Philippine independence.

During the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1898, Mariano Dimapilis served as a captain in the revolutionary forces, participating in various battles and skirmishes against the Spanish military. His bravery and dedication to the cause earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

In the early 20th century, a prominent writer and journalist named Leopoldo Dimapilis gained recognition for his works and contributions to Philippine literature. Born in 1892 in Bulacan, he wrote numerous short stories, essays, and articles that explored social issues and the cultural heritage of the Philippines.

Another individual of note was Juanito Dimapilis, a celebrated painter and artist who lived in the mid-20th century. Born in 1920 in Manila, his vibrant and expressive paintings captured the everyday life and landscapes of the Philippines, earning him critical acclaim both locally and internationally.

Over the centuries, the Dimapilis surname has spread throughout the Philippines, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields, including politics, arts, literature, and community development.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dimapilis

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

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

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