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

Madarang, 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 Madarang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madarang in America

Madarang is the 39607th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madarang surname appeared 555 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 Madarang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Madarang 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 Madarang

The surname Madarang is of Filipino origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century when Spanish colonization of the Philippines began. It is believed to have originated from the Visayan region, particularly in the islands of Panay and Negros.

Madarang is derived from the Visayan word "darang," which means "quick" or "swift." The prefix "ma-" is a common Visayan prefix that indicates a quality or characteristic. Thus, Madarang likely referred to someone with a swift or agile nature, possibly a skilled hunter or warrior.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Madarang can be found in the "Libro de las Casas de los Naturales de las Islas Filipinas," a census document from the late 16th century. This record lists several families with the surname Madarang residing in the village of Dumangas, located on the island of Panay.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Juan Madarang was mentioned in the records of the Augustinian Order, which played a significant role in the evangelization of the Philippines. Juan Madarang was a local leader who assisted the Spanish missionaries in their efforts to convert the indigenous population to Catholicism.

During the 18th century, the Madarang family was known to have lived in the town of Talisay, located on the island of Negros. Several members of the family were involved in the cultivation of sugarcane, which was a major industry in the region at the time.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Isabelo Madarang (1828-1896) gained recognition as a skilled sculptor and woodcarver. His works were highly regarded and can be found in various churches and religious institutions throughout the Visayan region.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Madarang was Hermenegildo Madarang (1887-1972), a lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the Philippines' struggle for independence from Spain and later from the United States. He served as a member of the Philippine Commission, which was the precursor to the Philippine legislature.

Throughout history, the Madarang surname has been associated with various locations and place names in the Visayan region, such as Dumangas, Talisay, and Silay. The name has also undergone slight variations in spelling, including Madarang, Madarangga, and Madarangan, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences in the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madarang

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

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

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