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

Licuanan, 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 Licuanan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Licuanan in America

Licuanan is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Licuanan surname appeared 101 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 Licuanan.

The history of the last name Licuanan

The surname Licuanan is of Filipino origin, originating from the Tagalog language spoken in the Philippines. It is believed to have emerged during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

The name Licuanan is thought to be derived from the Tagalog word "likuan," which means "to turn around" or "to go behind." It may have originally referred to a person's occupation or location, such as someone who lived or worked behind a certain area or building.

Early records of the name Licuanan are scarce, as the Spanish colonizers often Hispanicized or changed indigenous Filipino names during their rule. However, some historians suggest that the name may have been recorded in local parish records or censuses conducted by Spanish authorities.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Licuanan was Juan Licuanan, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He was born in 1867 and participated in the Philippine Revolution, which ultimately led to the country's independence in 1898.

Another notable figure with the Licuanan surname was Rosario Licuanan, a prominent Filipino educator and academic. She served as the Secretary of Education in the Philippines from 1992 to 1998 and played a crucial role in reforming the country's educational system.

In the field of literature, Rodrigo Licuanan was a renowned Filipino writer and poet. Born in 1912, he was known for his works that explored themes of nationalism, social justice, and the Filipino identity. His poetry collections, such as "Mga Tulang Bukid" (Poems of the Countryside), are considered classics in Philippine literature.

The surname Licuanan has also been associated with the Filipino-American community. One notable figure was Benigno Licuanan, a Filipino-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Licuanan Group, a successful real estate and investment firm based in California.

Another individual with the Licuanan surname was Maria Licuanan, a Filipino-American artist and sculptor. Born in 1941, she was known for her works that combined traditional Filipino motifs with modern art styles, exploring themes of cultural identity and representation.

While the surname Licuanan is not among the most common in the Philippines, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from literature and education to business and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Licuanan

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

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

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