2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dimaranan
A surname originating from the Philippines, possibly referring to someone from the town or place name Marañan.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Dimaranan. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dimaranan 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Dimaranan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dimaranan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.6%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dimaranan
The surname DIMARANAN has its origins in the Philippines, originating in the 16th century during the Spanish colonial period. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog words "dima" meaning "close" or "near" and "ranaan" meaning "trail" or "path," suggesting a connection to a location or settlement near a particular trail or path.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DIMARANAN can be found in the 17th century Spanish census records of the Philippines, where it was documented as a family name in the province of Bulacan. This region was known for its fertile lands and agricultural settlements, lending credence to the possibility that the name's origin is tied to a specific location or farming community situated along a notable trail or path.
In the 18th century, the DIMARANAN surname was also recorded in the religious records of the Catholic Church in the Philippines, as many Filipino families adopted Spanish-influenced surnames during this period. This practice was encouraged by the Spanish colonial authorities as a means of assimilating the local population into the colonial system.
One notable figure bearing the DIMARANAN surname was Juan DIMARANAN, a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of San Miguel, Bulacan, in the late 18th century. He was known for his involvement in local governance and his contributions to the economic development of the region.
Another historical figure was Maria DIMARANAN, a well-respected educator and advocate for women's education in the early 20th century. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the province of Pampanga, where she dedicated her life to empowering young women through education.
In the realm of literature, the DIMARANAN surname is associated with the writer and poet Ernesto DIMARANAN, who was born in 1920 in the province of Tarlac. His works, which often explored themes of rural life and the experiences of the Filipino working class, were widely acclaimed and earned him recognition as one of the significant voices of his generation.
Another notable individual was Josefa DIMARANAN, a prominent social activist and leader in the Philippine independence movement against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. She was actively involved in organizing protests and rallies, advocating for the rights of the Filipino people and their quest for self-determination.
While the surname DIMARANAN has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the historical and cultural heritage of the Philippine archipelago, where it has a rich and meaningful history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dimaranan
Among Census respondents with the surname Dimaranan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.6%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Dimaranan 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 Dimaranan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander95.7% · 112
- White2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dimaranan
Dimaranan appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+5 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,983 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.5%) | Up 2,983 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 Dimaranan 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 | #147,253 | #144,270 | 2.0% |
| Count | 112 | 117 | 4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dimaranan bearers went from 112 to 117 (+4.5% change). The surname moved up 2,983 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #144,270.
FAQ
Dimaranan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dimaranan?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Dimaranan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Dimaranan?
Dimaranan ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 117 people with the surname Dimaranan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Dimaranan.
Has Dimaranan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dimaranan went from 112 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 5 (+4.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Dimaranan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dimaranan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.6%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Dimaranan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dimaranan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (95.7%), White (2.6%), Black (0.9%). 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 Dimaranan (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 Dimaranan mean?
A surname originating from the Philippines, possibly referring to someone from the town or place name Marañan. 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 Dimaranan (0.04 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 common is the surname Dimaranan?
See how common the surname Dimaranan is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.