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

Lingad, 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 Lingad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lingad in America

Lingad is the 58337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lingad surname appeared 348 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 Lingad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lingad 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 Lingad

The surname LINGAD has its origins in the Philippines and dates back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Visayan word "lingad," which means "to watch over" or "to guard." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were trusted with the responsibility of guarding or protecting people or properties.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LINGAD can be found in the 1591 census of the town of Argao, in the province of Cebu, Philippines. The census listed a family with the surname LINGAD, indicating that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the late 17th century, the name LINGAD appeared in several historical documents from the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. One notable example is the 1682 baptismal records of the parish church in the town of Siaton, Negros Oriental, where a child named Juan LINGAD was baptized.

During the 18th century, the LINGAD surname became more widespread across the central and southern regions of the Philippines. Historical records from this period mention several individuals with the name, such as Pedro LINGAD, who was a landowner in the town of Bogo, Cebu, in the mid-1700s.

One of the most prominent figures in Philippine history with the surname LINGAD was Joaquin LINGAD (1775-1848), a revolutionary leader who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the early 19th century. He played a significant role in the Revolt of the Brotherhoods, a series of uprisings by Filipino organizations seeking greater autonomy and representation.

Another notable individual was Catalina LINGAD (1850-1927), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in the Philippines. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the country and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for women during a time when it was uncommon for females to receive formal education.

In the late 19th century, the LINGAD surname also appeared in historical records from the town of Silay, Negros Occidental, where a prominent family with the name owned vast sugar plantations and played a significant role in the local economy.

Throughout the 20th century, the LINGAD name continued to be found across various regions of the Philippines, with several individuals making contributions in fields such as politics, education, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lingad

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

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

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