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

Litonjua, 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 Litonjua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Litonjua in America

Litonjua is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Litonjua surname appeared 139 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 Litonjua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Litonjua 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 Litonjua

The surname Litonjua originates from the Philippines, dating back to the 16th century when the Spanish colonized the archipelago. It is believed to have roots in the Visayan languages spoken in the central Philippine islands. The name may be derived from the combination of the words "lito" meaning "to wrap" or "to bind" and "njua" which means "bud" or "shoot", potentially referring to an occupation or location related to horticulture or agriculture.

One of the earliest documented references to the Litonjua name can be found in the records of the Spanish colonial administration in the Philippines, particularly in the census records and land ownership documents from the late 1500s and early 1600s. These records indicate that the name was prevalent in the central Visayan regions, including the islands of Cebu, Bohol, and Leyte.

During the Spanish colonial era, several individuals bearing the Litonjua surname were noted for their roles in various aspects of Philippine society. For instance, Juan Litonjua (1670-1742) was a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Argao, Cebu. His descendants continued to hold significant influence in the region for several generations.

Another notable figure was Maria Litonjua (1790-1865), a renowned herbalist and midwife who practiced in the town of Bogo, Cebu. Her knowledge of traditional healing methods and medicinal plants was widely respected, and she was sought after by many in the surrounding areas.

In the late 19th century, during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule, a soldier named Felipe Litonjua (1845-1901) played a crucial role in the resistance movement in the Visayas region. He was recognized for his leadership and bravery in several battles against the Spanish colonial forces.

Moving into the 20th century, Ernesto Litonjua (1915-1989) was a prominent educator and academic who served as the president of the University of San Carlos in Cebu City from 1960 to 1975. He was widely respected for his contributions to the development of higher education in the region.

Throughout its history, the Litonjua surname has been associated with various locations in the central Philippine islands, including towns and villages such as Argao, Bogo, and Medellin in Cebu, as well as municipalities in the neighboring islands of Bohol and Leyte. These places have played significant roles in shaping the cultural and historical legacy of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Litonjua

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

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

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