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

Mungcal, 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 Mungcal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mungcal in America

Mungcal is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mungcal surname appeared 155 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 Mungcal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mungcal 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 Mungcal

The surname MUNGCAL has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Cebuano word "mungcal," which means "to harvest" or "to gather crops." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with agricultural communities or individuals involved in farming activities.

The earliest recorded instances of the MUNGCAL surname can be found in historical documents from the Visayan region of the Philippines, particularly in areas around Cebu and Bohol. It is possible that the name was originally spelled differently, such as "Mungkal" or "Mongcal," due to variations in local dialects and transcription practices.

One notable historical figure bearing the MUNGCAL name was Juan MUNGCAL, a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Argao, Cebu, during the late 17th century. Records indicate that he played a significant role in the development of the town's agricultural infrastructure and the establishment of local trade networks.

Another individual of note was Maria MUNGCAL, born in 1782 in the village of Dauis, Bohol. She was recognized for her contributions to the preservation of traditional weaving techniques and her efforts in passing down these skills to subsequent generations.

In the 19th century, the MUNGCAL surname gained recognition through the works of Pedro MUNGCAL, a renowned writer and poet from the town of Talisay, Cebu. His literary works, which often drew inspiration from rural life and the natural beauty of the Visayan islands, were widely celebrated and helped to promote the cultural identity of the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MUNGCAL name in official records can be found in the "Libro de las Cuentas Reales" (Book of Royal Accounts), a document dating back to the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. This document mentions a certain Rodrigo MUNGCAL, who was involved in the collection of taxes and tribute payments in the town of Carcar, Cebu, in the early 18th century.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several members of the MUNGCAL family made notable contributions in various fields, including education, politics, and community service. For example, Ignacio MUNGCAL (1856-1928) was a respected educator and advocate for educational reform in the province of Bohol, while Catalina MUNGCAL (1879-1954) was a pioneering female politician and activist who fought for women's rights and social justice in Cebu.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mungcal

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

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

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