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

Jumawan, 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 Jumawan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jumawan in America

Jumawan is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jumawan surname appeared 215 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 Jumawan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jumawan 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 Jumawan

The surname Jumawan originates from the Philippines, tracing its roots back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Cebuano language, which is spoken in the Visayan region of the central Philippines. The name is thought to be a combination of two words: "juma," meaning "to work" or "to labor," and "awan," meaning "absence" or "lack."

In the early days of Spanish colonization, surnames were assigned to native Filipinos by the Spanish authorities, often based on their occupation, physical characteristics, or place of origin. The name Jumawan may have been given to individuals who were known for their diligence and hard work, or perhaps to those who lacked certain resources or opportunities.

The earliest known record of the surname Jumawan can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos" (Alphabetical Catalog of Surnames), compiled by the Spanish colonial government in the late 18th century. This document was an effort to systematically record and standardize the surnames of the Filipino population.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the name Jumawan was Pedro Jumawan, a farmer and community leader in the town of Oslob, Cebu, in the mid-19th century. He was known for his tireless efforts in organizing agricultural cooperatives and advocating for the rights of local farmers.

Another prominent figure was Maria Jumawan, a renowned healer and midwife from the island of Bohol, who lived in the late 19th century. Her expertise in traditional medicine and her dedication to helping others earned her great respect in her community.

In the early 20th century, Juan Jumawan, a teacher and writer from Leyte, made significant contributions to the preservation of local folklore and literature. His collection of short stories and poems, published in the 1920s, shed light on the rich cultural traditions of the Visayan region.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century, a man named Gregorio Jumawan fought alongside the revolutionary forces led by Emilio Aguinaldo. He was recognized for his bravery and commitment to the cause of Philippine independence.

In more recent times, Dr. Lourdes Jumawan, a respected educator and academic from Cebu, has made notable contributions to the field of education. She has authored several books and research papers on teaching methodologies and curriculum development.

The surname Jumawan, with its roots in the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines, continues to be carried by individuals who uphold the values of hard work, perseverance, and dedication – the very qualities that may have given rise to this name centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jumawan

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

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

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