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

Mationg, 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 Mationg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mationg in America

Mationg is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mationg surname appeared 107 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 Mationg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mationg 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 Mationg

The surname Mationg is believed to have originated from the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region of the country. It is thought to be derived from the Visayan word "mating," which means "to be persistent" or "to persevere." The name likely emerged sometime in the 16th or 17th century during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mationg can be found in the Spanish census records from the late 18th century, where several families with this surname were documented in the provinces of Cebu and Bohol. It is possible that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who exhibited a strong, persistent character or those who persevered through challenging circumstances.

The Mationg surname has also been linked to a few notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Pedro Mationg, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against the Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He was born in 1856 in the town of Sibonga, Cebu, and played a significant role in the resistance movement led by the Katipunan.

Another prominent individual with the Mationg surname was Catalina Mationg, a Cebuano poet and writer from the early 20th century. She was known for her poetic works that celebrated the beauty of the Visayan language and culture. Catalina Mationg's birth year is uncertain, but her literary contributions were widely recognized during her lifetime.

In the realm of sports, Juan Mationg was a professional basketball player from the Philippines who played in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was born in 1955 in Cebu City and was renowned for his tenacity and defensive skills on the court. Mationg played for several teams in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and was a part of the Philippine national basketball team.

Another notable figure was Maria Mationg, a Filipino activist and women's rights advocate who lived in the mid-20th century. She was born in 1920 in Bohol and dedicated her life to fighting for gender equality and empowering women in her community. Maria Mationg's work and legacy continue to inspire generations of Filipinos.

Lastly, Francisco Mationg was a Filipino sculptor and artist from the late 19th century. He was born in 1865 in Cebu and is known for his intricate wood carvings and religious sculptures that adorned churches and public spaces throughout the Visayas region. Mationg's artistic talents were highly regarded during his lifetime, and some of his works are still preserved in museums and collections today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mationg

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

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

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