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

Magbitang, 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 Magbitang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magbitang in America

Magbitang is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magbitang surname appeared 183 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 Magbitang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magbitang 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 Magbitang

The surname MAGBITANG is believed to have originated in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region of the central islands. It is likely derived from Visayan words, though the exact etymology is unclear. However, some linguists suggest it may be related to the root word "bitang," which means "to deposit" or "to place."

The earliest known records of the MAGBITANG name date back to the late 16th century, when Spanish colonizers began documenting local names and surnames. Some of the earliest references can be found in baptismal records and land grants from that period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the MAGBITANG surname was Juan MAGBITANG, born in the town of Cebu in 1592. He was a local landowner and respected member of the community.

Another notable figure was Maria MAGBITANG, born in 1624 in Iloilo. She was a prominent businesswoman and trader, known for her success in the textile industry.

During the 17th century, the MAGBITANG name also appeared in various legal documents and records related to land disputes and property ownership in the Visayan region.

In the 19th century, a man named Pedro MAGBITANG, born in 1812 in Leyte, gained recognition for his involvement in local politics and his efforts to promote education in his community.

Another prominent individual was Isabela MAGBITANG, born in 1865 in Negros Occidental. She was a respected teacher and advocate for women's rights, working to establish schools and educational opportunities for girls in her region.

While the MAGBITANG surname is not among the most common in the Philippines, it has a rich history tied to the central islands and their cultural heritage. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, contributing to the diverse tapestry of Filipino society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magbitang

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

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

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