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

Maghirang, 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 Maghirang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maghirang in America

Maghirang is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maghirang surname appeared 157 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 Maghirang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maghirang 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 Maghirang

The surname Maghirang is of Filipino origin, specifically from the Tagalog language spoken in the Philippines. It is believed to have originated during the 16th century when the Spanish colonized the Philippine islands.

Maghirang is derived from the Tagalog words "mahirap" meaning difficult or hard, and "bangon" meaning to rise or stand up. Thus, the name Maghirang can be interpreted as "one who rises from difficulty" or "one who perseveres through hardship."

Historical records from the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines, such as church registers and census documents, contain some of the earliest known mentions of the Maghirang surname. It was likely adopted by native Filipinos who converted to Catholicism and took on Spanish-style surnames as part of the process of assimilation.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Maghirang surname was Juan Maghirang, born in 1689 in the province of Rizal, near Manila. He was a farmer and landowner known for his resilience and determination in the face of natural disasters and crop failures.

Another notable figure was Maria Maghirang (1745-1822), a renowned healer and midwife in the town of Taal, Batangas. She was highly respected for her knowledge of traditional medicine and her ability to assist in difficult childbirths.

In the 19th century, Andres Maghirang (1825-1901) was a prominent leader in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. He served as a captain in the revolutionary forces and was known for his bravery and commitment to the cause of Philippine independence.

During the American colonial period in the early 20th century, Francisco Maghirang (1876-1942) was a prominent educator and advocate for Filipino self-determination. He founded several schools and worked to promote the use of the Tagalog language in education.

More recently, Josefa Maghirang (1920-2008) was a renowned artist and sculptor, known for her intricate wood carvings and depictions of Filipino culture and history. Her works are displayed in various museums and galleries throughout the Philippines.

While the Maghirang surname is not among the most common in the Philippines, it has a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the resilience and perseverance of the Filipino people in the face of adversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maghirang

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

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

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