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

Lintag, 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 Lintag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lintag in America

Lintag is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lintag surname appeared 227 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 Lintag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lintag 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 Lintag

The surname LINTAG originates from the Philippines, tracing its roots back to the early 16th century during the Spanish colonization of the archipelago. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog word "linta," which means "leech," and the suffix "-ag," indicating a place or location. This suggests that LINTAG may have initially referred to an area where leeches were prevalent or a settlement associated with leech-related activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LINTAG surname can be found in the historical records of the town of Lingayen, Pangasinan, where it is mentioned in connection with the establishment of a local parish in the late 1500s. The surname was likely adopted by families residing in or around the area during this period.

In the 17th century, the LINTAG name appeared in several church records and land ownership documents from the provinces of Pangasinan and Tarlac. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this time include Juan LINTAG, a landowner and farmer from the town of San Jacinto, Pangasinan, who was born in 1647 and died in 1712.

As the Spanish colonial period progressed, the LINTAG surname spread to other parts of the Philippines, particularly in the central and northern regions of the country. In the late 18th century, a prominent figure named Mariano LINTAG was recorded as a respected community leader and advisor to the local Spanish authorities in the town of San Miguel, Bulacan.

During the 19th century, the LINTAG name continued to be present in various historical records, including birth, marriage, and death registers. One notable individual from this era was Catalina LINTAG, a renowned healer and midwife from the town of Balaoan, La Union, who lived from 1812 to 1889.

Another significant figure was Gregorio LINTAG, a renowned poet and writer born in 1844 in the city of Vigan, Ilocos Sur. He is known for his work in preserving and promoting the Ilocano language and culture through his literary works.

Throughout the centuries, the LINTAG surname has maintained a strong presence in various parts of the Philippines, particularly in the regions of Pangasinan, Tarlac, Bulacan, La Union, and Ilocos Sur. While its origins can be traced back to the early Spanish colonial period, the name has become deeply woven into the rich tapestry of Filipino heritage and identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lintag

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

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

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