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

Jingco, 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 Jingco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jingco in America

Jingco is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jingco surname appeared 122 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 Jingco.

The history of the last name Jingco

The surname Jingco originates from the Philippines, with its roots traced back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonial period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "jengibre," meaning ginger, potentially indicating an association with the spice trade or cultivation.

One of the earliest known references to the name Jingco can be found in the records of the Spanish East Indies, where it appeared as a variation of the Spanish surname Ginger or Gingers. These records date back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries, documenting individuals involved in trade and commerce within the region.

In the 18th century, the name Jingco gained prominence in the Visayan Islands, particularly in the provinces of Cebu and Negros Oriental. It is thought that the name may have evolved from the place name "Hingcog," a small town in the municipality of San Remigio, Cebu. This connection to a specific location suggests that the surname may have originated from a particular family or clan settled in that area.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Jingco include Rodrigo Jingco, a prominent landowner and sugar plantation owner in Negros Oriental during the late 19th century. Another notable figure was Maria Jingco, a respected educator and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century, born in 1883 and passing away in 1957.

In the realm of literature, the name Jingco gained recognition through the works of the renowned Visayan writer and poet, Francisco Jingco, who lived from 1878 to 1944. His literary contributions played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Visayan language and culture.

A notable figure in Philippine politics was Gregorio Jingco, a senator and diplomat who served from 1949 to 1963. He played a crucial role in shaping the country's foreign policy during the post-World War II era.

While the surname Jingco may have originated from a specific location or association, it has since spread across the Philippines and can be found in various regions, reflecting the country's diverse cultural heritage and the migration of families over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jingco

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

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 Jingco 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.

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

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