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

Matibag, 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 Matibag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matibag in America

Matibag is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matibag surname appeared 156 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 Matibag.

The history of the last name Matibag

The surname "MATIBAG" is believed to have originated from the Philippines, dating back to the 16th century. It is a compound word derived from the Visayan language spoken in the central Philippines. The prefix "mati" could be traced back to the root word "mating," which means "to look" or "to observe," while the suffix "bag" likely comes from the word "babag," meaning "to hinder" or "to obstruct."

During the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, surnames were introduced to the local population to establish a system of record-keeping. Many Filipinos adopted surnames that reflected their physical characteristics, occupations, or geographic locations. The name "MATIBAG" may have been assigned to an individual who was perceived as having sharp observational skills, or perhaps someone whose presence was seen as imposing or obstructive.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "MATIBAG" can be found in the baptismal records of the town of Cebu, dated around 1650. These records documented the baptism of a child named Juan Matibag, son of Pedro and Maria Matibag, who were likely among the first to bear this surname.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Gregorio Matibag (1720-1795) was mentioned in the chronicles of the Augustinian order in the Philippines. He was a prominent landowner and philanthropist who donated a significant portion of his wealth to support the construction of churches and schools in his native province of Iloilo.

Another historical figure bearing the surname "MATIBAG" was Josefa Matibag (1825-1898), a revolutionary woman who played a crucial role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. She provided shelter and support to the revolutionary forces led by Andres Bonifacio and is remembered for her bravery and unwavering commitment to the cause of Philippine independence.

In the 20th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname "MATIBAG" was Emilio Matibag (1901-1987), a renowned painter and sculptor who was celebrated for his depictions of Philippine rural life and landscapes. His works are featured in various museums and art galleries across the country.

Lastly, Pedro Matibag (1928-2005) was a renowned writer and journalist who contributed significantly to the development of Philippine literature. He was recognized for his short stories and novels that explored the struggles and aspirations of the Filipino people, earning him numerous literary awards throughout his career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matibag

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

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

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