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

Liwanag, 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 Liwanag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Liwanag in America

Liwanag is the 28998th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Liwanag surname appeared 819 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 Liwanag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Liwanag 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 Liwanag

The surname "LIWANAG" is of Filipino origin, derived from the Tagalog word "liwanag" which means "light" or "brightness." It is believed to have emerged during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century.

The name is rooted in the rich linguistic heritage of the Philippines, where Tagalog is one of the major languages spoken. It is likely that the surname was initially bestowed upon individuals or families who lived in areas known for their luminous or well-lit surroundings, or perhaps those who were associated with occupations related to light or illumination.

Historical references to the surname "LIWANAG" can be traced back to the late 18th century, although its usage may have been more widespread in the 19th and 20th centuries. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Jose Liwanag, a prominent figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule, who was born in 1858 and played a crucial role in the fight for independence.

Another notable individual was Mariano Liwanag, a renowned writer and journalist from the late 19th century, whose works shed light on the sociopolitical issues of his time. His birth year is recorded as 1871, and his literary contributions were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of the era.

In the early 20th century, a prominent figure named Catalina Liwanag gained recognition as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She was born in 1892 and dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women in the Philippines.

During the mid-20th century, the surname "LIWANAG" gained further prominence with the artist and sculptor, Emilio Liwanag, whose works captured the essence of Filipino culture and tradition. He was born in 1920 and his sculptures adorned public spaces and museums across the country.

Another notable individual was Antonio Liwanag, a renowned historian and academic who made significant contributions to the study of Philippine history and culture. He was born in 1935 and his scholarly works became essential references for understanding the nation's rich heritage.

While these are just a few examples, the surname "LIWANAG" has been carried by many individuals throughout history, each contributing to the cultural, political, and intellectual fabric of the Philippines in their own unique ways.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Liwanag

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

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

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