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

Lapitan, 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 Lapitan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lapitan in America

Lapitan is the 64388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lapitan surname appeared 309 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 Lapitan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lapitan 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 Lapitan

The surname LAPITAN is of Filipino origin, derived from the Tagalog word "lapita," which means "to cultivate the land." It is believed to have emerged around the 16th century during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines.

Historically, the name was associated with individuals who worked as farmers or cultivators of land. It is likely that the earliest bearers of this surname were native Filipinos who adopted Spanish naming conventions under Spanish colonial rule.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAPITAN surname can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos" (Alphabetical Catalog of Surnames), a comprehensive record of surnames in the Philippines compiled by the Spanish colonial authorities in the late 18th century.

In the early 19th century, a notable figure bearing the LAPITAN surname was Juan LAPITAN (1785-1854), a prominent farmer and landowner in the province of Bulacan. He was known for his contributions to the development of agricultural practices in the region.

Another early bearer of the name was Maria LAPITAN (1810-1892), a renowned herbalist and healer from the province of Pampanga. She was widely respected for her knowledge of traditional Filipino medicinal plants and her dedication to helping the local community.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century, Pedro LAPITAN (1865-1901) was a notable figure who fought as a guerrilla leader in the province of Batangas. He was known for his bravery and unwavering commitment to the cause of Philippine independence.

In the 20th century, one notable individual with the LAPITAN surname was Josefa LAPITAN (1920-2005), a celebrated writer and educator from the province of Laguna. Her works focused on the preservation of Filipino cultural traditions and the promotion of literacy in rural communities.

Another notable bearer of the name was Antonio LAPITAN (1935-2018), a renowned sculptor and artist from the province of Quezon. His works, which often depicted scenes from Filipino rural life, were widely acclaimed and exhibited both nationally and internationally.

Throughout its history, the LAPITAN surname has maintained a strong connection to the Philippines' agricultural heritage and the cultivation of land, reflecting the origins of this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lapitan

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

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

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