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

Maramag, 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 Maramag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maramag in America

Maramag is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maramag surname appeared 122 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 Maramag.

The history of the last name Maramag

The surname MARAMAG traces its origins to the Philippines, specifically the town of Maramag in the province of Bukidnon on the island of Mindanao. The name is believed to have derived from the Visayan word "maramag," which means "bubbling" or "boiling," likely referring to the town's natural hot springs.

MARAMAG is a relatively recent surname, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 19th century. One of the earliest known references to the name appears in a land deed from 1892, which mentions a certain Mariano MARAMAG as a landowner in the area.

During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, few indigenous Filipinos adopted surnames, as it was not a common practice in their culture. It was not until the implementation of the Claveria Decree in 1849 that the use of Spanish surnames became mandatory for native Filipinos.

The first person of note to bear the MARAMAG surname was Juan MARAMAG, a local leader and landowner in the town of Maramag, who lived in the late 19th century. His son, Pedro MARAMAG (1876-1942), was a prominent farmer and businessman who played a significant role in the town's economic development.

Another notable figure was Maria MARAMAG (1901-1989), a respected midwife and community leader who practiced traditional healing methods and was instrumental in promoting maternal and child health in the region.

In the mid-20th century, Julio MARAMAG (1923-2002) gained recognition as a skilled woodcarver and artisan, preserving the traditional crafts of the Bukidnon people through his intricate wood sculptures and furniture.

More recently, Antonio MARAMAG (1948-2022) was a respected educator and advocate for indigenous rights, dedicating his life to preserving the cultural heritage and promoting education among the indigenous communities of Bukidnon.

While the MARAMAG surname is primarily concentrated in the Philippines, particularly in the Bukidnon province, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maramag

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

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

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