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

Maglasang, 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 Maglasang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maglasang in America

Maglasang is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maglasang surname appeared 206 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 Maglasang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maglasang 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 Maglasang

The surname MAGLASANG is of Filipino origin and can be traced back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. It is believed to have originated from the Tagalog language, which is the predominant language spoken in the regions of Luzon, including the capital city of Manila.

The name MAGLASANG is likely derived from the Tagalog word "lasang," which means "taste" or "flavor." The prefix "mag-" in Tagalog is a verbal marker that denotes an action or a state of being. Therefore, the name MAGLASANG could literally translate to "one who tastes" or "one who has a keen sense of taste or flavor."

While there are no specific historical references to the surname MAGLASANG in ancient manuscripts or records, it is noteworthy that many Filipino surnames were derived from Tagalog words or phrases during the Spanish colonial period. The Spanish authorities required Filipinos to adopt Spanish-style surnames, often based on their occupation, physical characteristics, or personal traits.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname MAGLASANG was Juan MAGLASANG, born in 1723 in the town of Tondo, which is now part of the city of Manila. Juan MAGLASANG was a renowned cook and chef who served in the household of a Spanish colonial governor in the early 18th century.

Another notable figure was Maria MAGLASANG, born in 1785 in the town of Malolos, Bulacan province. She was a respected herbalist and healer who specialized in traditional Filipino medicinal practices and was known for her expertise in identifying and preparing various herbs and spices for healing purposes.

In the 19th century, Pedro MAGLASANG, born in 1832 in the town of Lipa, Batangas province, gained recognition as a successful entrepreneur and businessman. He established a successful trading company that exported Philippine agricultural products, including spices and flavorings, to other parts of Asia and Europe.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century, a revolutionary leader named Francisco MAGLASANG, born in 1865 in the town of Calamba, Laguna province, played a significant role in the fight for independence. He was known for his strategic planning and his ability to rally and motivate troops with his fiery speeches and love for his homeland's flavors and culinary traditions.

In the 20th century, a prominent figure with the surname MAGLASANG was Dolores MAGLASANG, born in 1910 in the city of Cebu. She was a renowned chef and author of several cookbooks that celebrated and preserved traditional Filipino cuisine, emphasizing the use of indigenous ingredients and flavors. Her work contributed to the recognition and appreciation of Filipino culinary heritage both within the country and abroad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maglasang

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

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

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