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

Gapasin, 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 Gapasin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gapasin in America

Gapasin is the 68770th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gapasin surname appeared 286 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 Gapasin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gapasin 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 Gapasin

The surname GAPASIN is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Tagalog word "gapas," which means "to cling to" or "to adhere to." This could suggest that the name may have been given to someone who was particularly tenacious or persistent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GAPASIN surname can be found in the Philippine Census of 1770, where a family by that name was listed as residing in the province of Bulacan. It is possible that the name may have been more common in this region during that time period.

In the late 19th century, a man named Juan GAPASIN (1845-1912) was a prominent landowner and businessman in the town of Malolos, Bulacan. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and his support of the local church and community.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 1800s, a soldier named Felipe GAPASIN (1865-1898) fought alongside the revolutionary forces led by Emilio Aguinaldo. He was killed in battle during the Siege of Manila in 1898.

In the early 20th century, a woman named Maria GAPASIN (1892-1972) was a renowned writer and poet in the Philippines. She published several collections of poetry and was celebrated for her use of traditional Filipino poetic forms.

In more recent times, a man named Carlos GAPASIN (1925-2001) was a respected academic and linguist who specialized in the study of Philippine languages and dialects. He authored several books on the subject and taught at various universities throughout his career.

Another notable figure with the GAPASIN surname was Josefa GAPASIN (1910-1995), who was a pioneering businesswoman and entrepreneur in the Philippines. She founded a successful textile company that employed hundreds of people and contributed significantly to the local economy.

While the GAPASIN name may not be as widely recognized as some other Filipino surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and to the broader Philippine culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gapasin

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

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

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