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

Lusung, 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 Lusung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lusung in America

Lusung is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lusung surname appeared 104 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 Lusung.

The history of the last name Lusung

The surname Lusung originates from the Philippines, with its roots traced back to the Spanish colonial period in the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "lusong," which means "mortar" or "pounder," referring to a tool used for grinding grains or spices.

The name Lusung was likely initially given as a descriptive surname to individuals or families whose occupation involved working with mortars or pounders, perhaps in the preparation of food or other domestic tasks. It may have also been assigned to those living in an area known for producing or using these tools.

Historical records from the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines are scarce, but some early mentions of the name Lusung can be found in church records and land ownership documents from the 17th and 18th centuries. For instance, a Domingo Lusung was listed as a landowner in the town of Santa Cruz, Laguna, in the late 1700s.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Lusung was Juan Lusung, a farmer born in the province of Bulacan in the early 1800s. His son, Pedro Lusung (1842-1912), was a respected community leader and served as a local government official during the Spanish colonial period.

Another notable figure was Catalina Lusung (1872-1944), a pioneering educator from the province of Pampanga, who established one of the first schools for girls in her region. Her efforts contributed to improving educational opportunities for women in the Philippines during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the realm of arts and culture, the name Lusung is associated with the renowned painter and sculptor Guillermo Lusung (1903-1986), whose works captured the beauty and diversity of Philippine landscapes and traditional life. His paintings and sculptures can be found in various museums and galleries across the country.

Another prominent individual was Francisco Lusung (1920-2002), a respected journalist and author who documented the struggles and triumphs of the Filipino people during the Second World War and the subsequent years of rebuilding and independence.

While the surname Lusung is not among the most common in the Philippines, it has left a lasting imprint on the country's history and cultural heritage, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of its people over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lusung

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

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

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