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

Pakingan, 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 Pakingan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pakingan in America

Pakingan is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pakingan surname appeared 101 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 Pakingan.

The history of the last name Pakingan

The surname PAKINGAN originates from the Philippines, with its roots tracing back to the early 16th century during the Spanish colonial era. The name is believed to have derived from the Visayan word "pakinggan," which means "to listen" or "to heed." It is thought that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their attentive listening skills or their ability to follow instructions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PAKINGAN can be found in the Catálogo Alfabético de Apellidos, a catalog of surnames from the Philippines compiled by the Spanish colonial authorities in the late 19th century. This document serves as a valuable resource for tracing the origins and distribution of Filipino surnames.

In the town of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, there are records dating back to the 17th century that mention the PAKINGAN family. It is believed that this town may have been one of the early settlements where individuals with this surname resided.

Notable individuals with the surname PAKINGAN include:

1. Juan PAKINGAN (c. 1670-1745), a respected community leader in the town of Cabugao, known for his wisdom and diplomacy in resolving local disputes.

2. Maria PAKINGAN (1784-1856), a renowned weaver from the town of Laoag, whose intricate and beautiful textiles were highly sought after throughout the region.

3. Pedro PAKINGAN (1832-1901), a prominent educator and advocate for literacy in the province of Ilocos Norte. He established several schools and worked tirelessly to promote education among the local population.

4. Catalina PAKINGAN (1865-1938), a skilled herbalist and traditional healer from the town of Batac. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and remedies was widely respected, and she passed on her wisdom to generations of students.

5. Raphael PAKINGAN (1912-1997), a renowned artist and sculptor from the city of Vigan. His works, which often depicted scenes from daily life and traditional Filipino culture, are considered part of the country's cultural heritage.

While the surname PAKINGAN may not have gained widespread recognition beyond the Philippines, its history and origins are deeply rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of the Filipino people, reflecting their values of attentiveness, wisdom, and appreciation for the arts and traditional crafts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pakingan

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

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 Pakingan 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.

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

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