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

Pabalate, 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 Pabalate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pabalate in America

Pabalate is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pabalate surname appeared 182 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 Pabalate.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pabalate 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 Pabalate

The surname PABALATE is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is thought to be derived from a combination of Spanish and indigenous Philippine words, reflecting the influence of both cultures on the formation of surnames in the region.

The first part of the name, "PABA," may be derived from the Spanish word "pabellón," which means "pavilion" or "canopy." This could suggest a connection to a specific location or structure associated with the surname's origins. The latter part, "LATE," likely stems from a native Philippine word or phrase, though its exact meaning and origin remain uncertain.

One of the earliest known references to the PABALATE surname can be found in the 16th-century Spanish colonial records of the Philippines. These documents, which were primarily maintained by Catholic missionaries and colonial officials, often recorded the names of indigenous individuals who converted to Christianity or interacted with the colonial authorities.

One notable individual bearing the PABALATE surname was Juan PABALATE, a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Calamba, Laguna, during the late 18th century. Records indicate that he played a significant role in the development of the town's agricultural and economic activities.

Another historical figure with the PABALATE surname was Maria PABALATE, a respected traditional healer and midwife in the village of San Juan, Batangas, in the early 19th century. Her knowledge of indigenous medicinal practices and her contributions to the community's well-being were widely recognized.

In the latter half of the 19th century, Pedro PABALATE emerged as a influential figure in the Philippine nationalist movement. A lawyer and writer, he advocated for greater autonomy and rights for Filipinos under Spanish colonial rule through his writings and public speeches.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spain in the late 1890s, a notable military officer named Gregorio PABALATE fought alongside the revolutionary forces. He is recorded as having participated in several key battles against the Spanish colonial forces before the eventual establishment of the First Philippine Republic in 1899.

Throughout the 20th century, the PABALATE surname continued to be present in various spheres of Philippine society, including academia, business, and politics. However, due to the limited availability of comprehensive historical records, it is challenging to identify and verify specific individuals from this period with a high degree of accuracy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pabalate

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

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

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