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

Kabigting, 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 Kabigting surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kabigting in America

Kabigting is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kabigting surname appeared 178 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 Kabigting.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kabigting 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 Kabigting

The surname "KABIGTING" is believed to have originated in the Philippines, tracing its roots back to the pre-colonial era. The name is thought to be derived from the Tagalog language, which is spoken in the central regions of the Philippine archipelago.

One possible interpretation suggests that the name "KABIGTING" may have originated from the combination of the Tagalog words "kabig" (meaning "embrace" or "hug") and "ting" (a diminutive suffix indicating smallness or endearment). This could potentially indicate that the name was initially a nickname or descriptive term referring to an affectionate or caring individual.

Historical records and manuscripts containing the surname "KABIGTING" are scarce, as many early Philippine documents were lost or destroyed over the centuries. However, some scholars believe that variations of the name may have been present in early Spanish colonial records from the 16th and 17th centuries, when the Philippines was under Spanish rule.

The earliest known recorded instance of the surname "KABIGTING" dates back to the late 18th century, with the birth of Juan KABIGTING in 1776 in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. Another notable bearer of the name was Pedro KABIGTING, a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Malolos, Bulacan, who lived during the early 19th century.

In the realm of Philippine literature, one of the most famous individuals with the surname "KABIGTING" was Isagani KABIGTING (1904-1985), a renowned poet and writer who was active during the American colonial period and the early years of Philippine independence. His works explored themes of nationalism, social justice, and the Filipino identity.

Another notable figure was Gregorio KABIGTING (1860-1932), a politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Philippine Commission, a governing body established by the United States during its colonial rule over the Philippines.

During the mid-20th century, Alejandro KABIGTING (1921-2002) gained recognition as a prominent architect and urban planner, contributing to the development of modern infrastructure and public spaces in various Philippine cities.

Throughout its history, the surname "KABIGTING" has maintained a strong presence in the Philippines, particularly in the central Luzon region, where it is believed to have originated. While its exact derivation and earliest usage remain subjects of scholarly debate, the name has left an indelible mark on Philippine culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kabigting

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

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

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