2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lumbang
An uncommon Filipino surname of unclear origin, possibly derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Lumbang. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lumbang surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Lumbang in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lumbang, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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of the earliest known mentions of the surname LUMBANG can be found in the "Libro de las Casadas" (Book of Marriages), a historical document from the 17th century that recorded marriages in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lumbang
Among Census respondents with the surname Lumbang, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lumbang bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lumbang surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander96.3% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lumbang
Lumbang appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-6 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,438 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 5,438 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lumbang surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #151,639 | -3.7% |
| Count | 113 | 107 | -5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lumbang bearers went from 113 to 107 (-5.3% change). The surname moved down 5,438 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #151,639.
FAQ
Lumbang surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lumbang?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Lumbang. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Lumbang?
Lumbang ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Lumbang. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lumbang.
Has Lumbang become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lumbang went from 113 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Lumbang?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lumbang, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lumbang in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lumbang appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (96.3%), Hispanic (1.9%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lumbang (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lumbang mean?
An uncommon Filipino surname of unclear origin, possibly derived from a place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lumbang (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Lumbang?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.