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

Nabong, 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 Nabong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nabong in America

Nabong is the 57639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nabong surname appeared 353 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 Nabong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nabong 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 Nabong

The surname "NABONG" is believed to have originated in the Philippines, specifically in the Tagalog-speaking regions of Luzon. It is likely derived from the Tagalog word "nabong," which refers to a type of bamboo plant that is native to the region.

The earliest known records of the surname date back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. It is possible that the name was first documented in church records or census documents maintained by the Spanish authorities at the time.

One notable individual with the surname "NABONG" was Pedro Nabong, a prominent farmer and landowner who lived in the province of Bulacan in the late 17th century. His name is mentioned in several historical documents related to land disputes and agricultural records from that period.

Another notable figure was Maria Nabong, a respected midwife and healer who lived in the town of Malolos, Bulacan, in the 18th century. She was known for her expertise in traditional Tagalog medicine and her contributions to the local community.

In the 19th century, Juan Nabong was a respected teacher and writer who authored several books on Tagalog language and literature. His works helped preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Philippines during a time of significant social and political change.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century, a man named José Nabong served as a captain in the revolutionary forces. He is mentioned in several accounts of battles and campaigns fought in the province of Laguna.

In the early 20th century, a woman named Dolores Nabong was a prominent activist and advocate for women's rights and education. She founded a school for girls in her hometown and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and empowerment among women in her community.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname "NABONG" who have left their mark on Philippine history and culture over the centuries. The name continues to be prevalent in various regions of the Philippines today, reflecting its deep roots in the country's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nabong

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

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

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