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

Lingat, 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 Lingat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lingat in America

Lingat is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lingat surname appeared 211 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 Lingat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lingat 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 Lingat

The surname Lingat has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Hiligaynon word "lingat," which means "to look" or "to gaze." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations or characteristics related to watchfulness or vigilance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lingat can be found in the Cabezas de Barangay census of 1598, which documented households and families in the Visayan region of the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. This census provides valuable insight into the distribution and prevalence of the name in that era.

In the 18th century, the name Lingat appeared in various church records and baptismal registers from the Iloilo and Negros Occidental provinces of the Philippines. These records often included variations in spelling, such as "Lingat," "Lingad," or "Lingad."

Notable individuals with the surname Lingat include Juan Lingat, a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Silay, Negros Occidental, in the early 19th century. His descendants went on to play significant roles in the region's history and development.

Another notable figure was Maria Lingat, a respected midwife and healer in the town of Miag-ao, Iloilo, in the late 19th century. Her knowledge of traditional medicine and birthing practices earned her a reputation throughout the region.

In the 20th century, Jose Lingat (1901-1985) was a renowned artist and sculptor from Guimaras Island, known for his intricate woodcarvings and depictions of Philippine folklore and mythology.

Manuel Lingat (1915-1998) was a revered educator and community leader in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. He dedicated his life to promoting education and social welfare initiatives in the region.

Lastly, Lourdes Lingat (1932-2010) was a celebrated writer and poet from Iloilo City, whose works explored themes of identity, culture, and the Filipino experience. Her contributions to Philippine literature were widely recognized and praised.

While the surname Lingat may have originated from a specific region, it has since spread throughout the Philippines and beyond, carried by the descendants of these individuals and others who bore this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lingat

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

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

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