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

Malapitan, 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 Malapitan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malapitan in America

Malapitan is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malapitan surname appeared 110 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 Malapitan.

The history of the last name Malapitan

The surname MALAPITAN is believed to have originated from the Philippines. It is likely derived from the Tagalog word "malapit," which means "near" or "close." The name may have been given to someone who lived near a specific location or landmark.

In the Philippines, surnames were not commonly used until the Spanish colonization in the 16th century. During this time, the Spanish introduced the use of surnames and many Filipinos adopted Spanish-sounding names or names based on their occupation, physical characteristics, or place of origin.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname MALAPITAN can be traced back to the late 17th century in various church records and census documents from the Philippines. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Juan MALAPITAN, who was born in the town of Taal, Batangas in 1682.

In the 18th century, the name MALAPITAN appeared in several historical documents, including land ownership records and military rosters. One notable individual from this period was Catalina MALAPITAN, a landowner from the province of Laguna, who was involved in a legal dispute over property boundaries in 1752.

During the 19th century, the surname MALAPITAN became more widespread throughout the Philippines. One prominent figure was Pedro MALAPITAN, a businessman and landowner from the province of Pampanga, who lived from 1825 to 1896.

Another individual of note was Maria MALAPITAN, a writer and educator from the province of Bulacan, who was born in 1842 and wrote several books on Filipino culture and traditions.

In the early 20th century, the name MALAPITAN continued to be found in various parts of the Philippines. One notable individual was Julio MALAPITAN, a lawyer and politician from the province of Cavite, who served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives from 1919 to 1925.

While the surname MALAPITAN has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the Philippine archipelago and its rich cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malapitan

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

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 Malapitan 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.

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

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