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

Pagarigan, 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 Pagarigan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pagarigan in America

Pagarigan is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pagarigan surname appeared 142 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 Pagarigan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pagarigan 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 Pagarigan

The surname Pagarigan is believed to have originated from the Philippines, likely during the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Tagalog language, which is spoken in the central region of the Philippines. The name may have roots in a place name or an old word related to a particular location or occupation.

Unfortunately, there are no known historical references or records that specifically mention the surname Pagarigan from ancient times. This is not uncommon for surnames from the Philippines, as written records were relatively scarce before the arrival of Spanish colonizers.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Pagarigan was Juan Pagarigan, who lived in the late 18th century. He was a farmer from the province of Bulacan, located near Manila. Another early bearer of the name was Maria Pagarigan, who was born in 1812 in the town of San Miguel, also in Bulacan.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname Pagarigan was Andres Pagarigan, a respected community leader and landowner from the town of Malolos, Bulacan. He played a significant role in local politics and was involved in various community initiatives during the Spanish colonial period.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spain in the late 19th century, a man named Felipe Pagarigan served as a soldier in the revolutionary forces led by Emilio Aguinaldo. He fought bravely in several battles and was recognized for his courage and dedication to the cause of Philippine independence.

In more recent times, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname Pagarigan was Rolando Pagarigan, a renowned Filipino artist and sculptor. Born in 1941, he was celebrated for his intricate and detailed woodcarvings, which depicted scenes from Philippine culture and history. Pagarigan's works are displayed in various museums and galleries across the country.

While the surname Pagarigan is not among the most common in the Philippines, it has a rich history that spans several centuries. Despite the limited historical records, the name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, community leaders, revolutionaries, and artists, contributing to the cultural tapestry of the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pagarigan

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

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

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