2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maghirang
A Philippine surname potentially derived from the word "magirang" meaning cheerful or radiant.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 197 Americans carry the last name Maghirang. That puts it at #109,465 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,739,870 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maghirang 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
197
1 in 1,739,870
Census rank
#109,465
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
172
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 172 bearers of the surname Maghirang in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 109465th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maghirang, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and White (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maghirang
Among Census respondents with the surname Maghirang, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and White (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Maghirang 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 Maghirang surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander91.3% · 157
- Two or more races3.5% · 6
- White2.9% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maghirang
Maghirang appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#111,988
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 157
+44 bearers (+38.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 24,795 places
2020
#109,465
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 172
+15 bearers (+9.6%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 2,523 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #111,988 | 157 | 0.05 | +44 bearers (+38.9%) | Up 24,795 places |
| 2020 | #109,465 | 172 | 0.06 | +15 bearers (+9.6%) | Up 2,523 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 Maghirang 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 | #111,988 | #109,465 | 2.3% |
| Count | 157 | 172 | 9.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 15.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maghirang bearers went from 157 to 172 (+9.6% change). The surname moved up 2,523 positions in the national ranking, going from #111,988 to #109,465.
FAQ
Maghirang surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maghirang?
Name Census estimates that about 197 living Americans carry the surname Maghirang. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,739,870 residents.
How common is Maghirang?
Maghirang ranks #109,465 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 172 people with the surname Maghirang. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (197), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Maghirang.
Has Maghirang become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maghirang went from 157 recorded bearers to 172. That is an increase of 15 (+9.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #111,988 to #109,465.
What does the Census say about the background of Maghirang?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maghirang, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and White (2.9%). 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 Maghirang in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (157 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maghirang appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (91.3%), Two or More Races (3.5%), White (2.9%). 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 Maghirang (2000, 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 Maghirang mean?
A Philippine surname potentially derived from the word "magirang" meaning cheerful or radiant. 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 Maghirang (0.06 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 Americans have the surname Maghirang?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.