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

Pamaran, 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 Pamaran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pamaran in America

Pamaran is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pamaran surname appeared 108 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 Pamaran.

The history of the last name Pamaran

The surname Pamaran originates from the Philippines and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "pamaran," which means "a landowner" or "a person who owns a parcel of land." The name was likely given to individuals who possessed significant land holdings during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines.

Pamaran is a relatively uncommon surname, but it can be found in historical records and documents from the Philippines. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the "Libro de las Encomiendas" (Book of Land Grants), a document from the late 16th century that listed landowners and the lands granted to them by the Spanish colonial government.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the Pamaran surname was Don Juan Pamaran, a wealthy landowner and prominent figure in the town of Taal, Batangas. He was known for his contributions to the local community and his involvement in various civic affairs.

Another historical figure with the Pamaran surname was Doña Maria Pamaran, who lived in the late 18th century and was renowned for her philanthropic efforts. She donated a significant portion of her land and resources to establish a school and a church in her hometown.

During the 19th century, the Pamaran family of Bulacan province played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. Several members of the family, including Don Pedro Pamaran and his sons, actively supported the revolutionary movement and provided resources and shelter for revolutionary leaders.

In the early 20th century, Emilio Pamaran was a notable educator and writer who made significant contributions to the development of Philippine literature. He authored several books and articles on Philippine culture and history, and was a respected figure in the academic circles of his time.

While the Pamaran surname is not as widespread as some other Filipino surnames, it has a rich historical background and can be found in various parts of the Philippines. The name is a reflection of the country's colonial past and the importance of land ownership in traditional Filipino society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pamaran

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

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

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