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

Pantig, 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 Pantig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pantig in America

Pantig is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pantig surname appeared 192 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 Pantig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pantig 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 Pantig

The surname Pantig originated in the Philippines during the 16th century. It is derived from the Tagalog word "pantig," which means "to throw or hurl." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who practiced hunting or warfare with thrown weapons like spears or javelins.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pantig surname can be found in the Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos, a document compiled by Spanish authorities in the Philippines in the late 1600s. This record lists several individuals with the surname, indicating its presence in the region at that time.

During the Spanish colonial era, the Pantig surname was primarily concentrated in the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga, which were known for their skilled warriors and hunters. It is possible that the name originated in these areas and later spread to other parts of the Philippines.

A notable figure bearing the Pantig surname was Juan Pantig, a prominent leader in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century. He was born in San Miguel, Bulacan in 1848 and played a crucial role in organizing local resistance forces in his region.

Another individual of historical significance was Mariano Pantig, a Filipino writer and poet who lived in the early 20th century. He was born in Malolos, Bulacan in 1885 and is remembered for his contributions to Philippine literature and the preservation of Tagalog culture.

In the realm of sports, the name Pantig gained recognition through Renato Pantig, a Filipino boxer who competed in the flyweight division during the 1970s and 1980s. He was born in Quezon City in 1955 and won several national and international boxing titles throughout his career.

The Pantig surname can also be traced back to various towns and villages in the Philippines, such as Pantig, a barangay (village) in the municipality of Santa Rita, Pampanga. This place name likely originated from the same root word as the surname, further reinforcing its connection to the region.

Throughout history, the Pantig surname has maintained a strong presence in the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga. While its origins can be traced back to the 16th century, the name continues to be carried by individuals of Filipino descent, reflecting its enduring cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pantig

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

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

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