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

Lumbang, 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 Lumbang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lumbang in America

Lumbang is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lumbang surname appeared 113 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 Lumbang.

The history of the last name Lumbang

The surname LUMBANG originates from the Philippines, specifically from the region of Luzon. It is believed to have its roots in the Tagalog language, spoken by the majority of people in the northern part of the country.

The name LUMBANG is thought to be derived from the Tagalog word "lumbang," which means "valley" or "depression in the land." This suggests that the surname may have originated from a particular location or village situated in a valley or lowland area.

Historical records show that the name LUMBANG can be traced back to the 16th century, when the Spanish colonizers began documenting the names of the indigenous people of the Philippines. It is possible that the name was originally a place name or a reference to a specific geographic location.

One of the earliest known mentions of the surname LUMBANG can be found in the "Libro de las Casadas" (Book of Marriages), a historical document from the 17th century that recorded marriages in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Lumbang," "Lumbanca," and "Lumbango."

Notable individuals who have borne the surname LUMBANG include:

1. Juan Lumbang (1876-1942), a Filipino revolutionary and military leader who fought against the Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century.
2. Marcela Lumbang (1903-1987), a Filipino writer and poet known for her contributions to children's literature and her advocacy for the preservation of Filipino culture.
3. Emilio Lumbang (1921-2001), a prominent Filipino architect who designed several notable buildings in Manila, including the National Museum of Fine Arts.
4. Josefa Lumbang (1874-1946), a Filipino businesswoman and philanthropist who established several schools and charitable institutions in her hometown.
5. Pedro Lumbang (1890-1965), a Filipino farmer and community leader who played a significant role in the promotion of sustainable agriculture practices in the early 20th century.

It is worth noting that the surname LUMBANG has also been associated with various place names in the Philippines, such as Barangay Lumbang in the province of Cavite and the municipality of Lumbang in the province of Laguna.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lumbang

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

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 Lumbang 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.

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

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