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

Limjoco, 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 Limjoco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Limjoco in America

Limjoco is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Limjoco surname appeared 207 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 Limjoco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Limjoco 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 Limjoco

The surname Limjoco has its roots in the Philippines, tracing back to the early 16th century when the Spanish colonizers arrived in the archipelago. It is believed to have originated from the Visayan region, particularly in the islands of Cebu and Bohol, where many surnames were derived from local words and names.

One theory suggests that Limjoco is a combination of two words from the Cebuano language: "lim" meaning "to avoid" and "joco" meaning "joke" or "jest." This could indicate that the name may have been given to someone who was known for avoiding jokes or perhaps someone who was particularly serious in nature.

Another possible origin is that Limjoco is a variation of the Spanish surname "Limón" or "Limon," which means "lemon" in English. This could have been adapted by early Filipino families, perhaps due to their involvement in the citrus trade or cultivation during the Spanish colonial period.

The earliest known record of the surname Limjoco can be found in the Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos, a census-like document compiled by Spanish friars in the late 16th century to document the growing population of the Philippine Islands. One notable entry is that of Juan Limjoco, a farmer from the town of Talisay, Cebu, born around 1570.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname was Padre Miguel Limjoco, a Catholic priest and educator who served in the Visayan region. He was known for his contributions to the education and spiritual guidance of the local communities.

During the 19th century, a notable individual was Doña Catalina Limjoco, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from the town of Carcar, Cebu. She was known for her support of local churches and education initiatives, and her legacy is still celebrated in the region.

In the early 20th century, a prominent figure was Dr. Jose Limjoco, a pioneering physician and scientist who made significant contributions to the field of public health in the Philippines. He was instrumental in establishing modern medical practices and institutions in the country.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Enrique Limjoco, a respected lawyer and politician who served as a Senator in the Philippine government during the mid-20th century. He was known for his advocacy of civil rights and social justice.

These examples highlight the rich history and diverse contributions of individuals with the surname Limjoco, which has been a part of the cultural tapestry of the Philippines for several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Limjoco

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

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

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