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

Pamintuan, 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 Pamintuan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pamintuan in America

Pamintuan is the 33810th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pamintuan surname appeared 673 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 Pamintuan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pamintuan 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 Pamintuan

The surname PAMINTUAN originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog words "pamintu-an," which translates to "a place for worship" or "a place of reverence." This suggests that the name likely belonged to individuals living near or associated with religious sites or places of spiritual significance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PAMINTUAN surname can be traced back to the late 16th century, when Spanish missionaries and colonizers began documenting the names of indigenous Filipinos they encountered. The name appears in several historical records and manuscripts from that period, often referring to individuals from the central Luzon region, particularly in the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Juan PAMINTUAN was mentioned in Spanish colonial records as a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Malolos, Bulacan. He played a significant role in the development of the local community and the preservation of Filipino culture during the early years of Spanish colonization.

Another individual named Maria PAMINTUAN was born in 1723 in the town of Guagua, Pampanga. She was known for her involvement in the local church and her philanthropic efforts, supporting the education of underprivileged children in her community.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Andres PAMINTUAN (1820-1892) emerged as a respected scholar and educator. He was a pioneer in the development of the Philippine educational system and played a crucial role in promoting the use of the Tagalog language in academic settings.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century, a revolutionary leader named Pedro PAMINTUAN (1855-1911) gained recognition for his military prowess and leadership in the fight for Philippine independence. He was awarded various honors for his contributions to the struggle for freedom.

Throughout the centuries, the PAMINTUAN surname has been associated with various place names and locations in the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga. Some notable examples include the towns of Malolos, Guagua, and Bacolor, where the name has been historically prevalent.

While the PAMINTUAN surname is primarily rooted in the Philippines, it has also gained recognition globally as Filipinos have migrated and settled in different parts of the world, carrying with them their rich cultural heritage and family names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pamintuan

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

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

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