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

Lansang, 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 Lansang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lansang in America

Lansang is the 53419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lansang surname appeared 387 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 Lansang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lansang 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 Lansang

The surname LANSANG has its origins traced back to the Philippines, where it first emerged in the late 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Hiligaynon word "lansang," which means "path" or "trail," suggesting that it may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived near a particular path or trail.

In the early days, the name LANSANG was predominantly found in the central and western regions of the Philippine archipelago, particularly in the provinces of Iloilo, Negros Occidental, and Capiz. Historical records from this period, such as parish registers and census documents, reveal the presence of individuals bearing this surname.

One of the earliest known references to the name LANSANG can be found in the "Libro de las Casadas" (Book of Marriages) of the town of Jaro, Iloilo, dating back to the late 1600s. This manuscript contains entries of marriages involving individuals with the surname LANSANG, indicating their presence in the area during that time.

The first recorded LANSANG was Pedro LANSANG, born in 1632 in the town of Jaro, Iloilo. He was a landowner and farmer who played a significant role in the local community. Another notable figure was Maria LANSANG, born in 1675 in the town of Bacolod, Negros Occidental, who was known for her philanthropic efforts in supporting the local church and education initiatives.

In the 19th century, the name LANSANG gained prominence with the birth of Juan LANSANG (1815-1892), a prominent businessman and landowner in the town of Silay, Negros Occidental. His son, Ernesto LANSANG (1848-1923), followed in his footsteps and became a successful entrepreneur, contributing significantly to the local economy.

Another notable figure was Filomena LANSANG (1825-1901), born in the town of Dumangas, Iloilo. She was a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights, and her efforts paved the way for the establishment of several schools in the region.

As the LANSANG family grew and spread across the Philippines, the name also underwent slight variations in spelling, such as LANSANGAN, LANSANGAN, and LANSANGANG, although these were less common than the original LANSANG form.

While the surname LANSANG is not as widely known globally as some other Philippine surnames, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the central and western regions of the Philippine archipelago, where its earliest bearers left their mark on the local communities and contributed to various aspects of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lansang

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

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

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