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

Dungca, 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 Dungca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dungca in America

Dungca is the 41234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dungca surname appeared 528 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 Dungca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dungca 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 Dungca

The surname DUNGCA is believed to have originated from the Philippines. It is thought to be derived from the Tagalog word "dungca," which means "to climb" or "to ascend." This suggests that the name might have been given to someone who lived in a mountainous or hilly region, or perhaps to someone whose occupation involved climbing or ascending.

The earliest known record of the surname DUNGCA dates back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. Some historical documents from this period, such as census records and land grants, mention individuals with the surname DUNGCA, although the specific details and context are not always clear.

One notable figure with the surname DUNGCA was Juan DUNGCA, a Filipino revolutionary who lived in the late 19th century. He was a prominent leader in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule and played a significant role in the struggle for independence.

Another individual worth mentioning is Maria DUNGCA, a renowned Filipino writer and poet who lived in the early 20th century. Her works explored themes of national identity, cultural heritage, and the struggles of the Filipino people. She was widely celebrated for her contributions to Philippine literature.

In the realm of sports, there was Jose DUNGCA, a Filipino basketball player who represented the country in international competitions during the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his exceptional skills on the court and was considered one of the best players of his era.

Moving to the field of academia, Francisco DUNGCA was a respected professor and researcher who made significant contributions to the study of Philippine history and culture. He taught at several prestigious universities in the Philippines and authored numerous scholarly works on the country's history, traditions, and social dynamics.

Lastly, it is worth noting that the surname DUNGCA can also be found in various forms and spellings throughout the Philippines, such as Dungca, Dungka, or Dungka. These variations may be due to regional differences in pronunciation or the influence of other languages on the spelling over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dungca

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

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

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