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

Patacsil, 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 Patacsil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patacsil in America

Patacsil is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patacsil surname appeared 357 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 Patacsil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Patacsil 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 Patacsil

The surname PATACSIL is believed to have originated from the Philippines, likely during the Spanish colonial period in the 16th to 19th centuries. It is thought to derive from a combination of Spanish and Filipino words, potentially referring to a specific location or occupation.

One theory suggests that PATACSIL may be a variation of the Spanish word "patacón," meaning a small coin or disk, combined with the Filipino suffix "-sil," indicating a place or location. This could imply that the name originally referred to a person hailing from a place associated with coin-making or a similar trade.

Another possibility is that PATACSIL stems from the Spanish word "pataca," which means a small box or container, and the Filipino word "sil," meaning a person or individual. In this case, the name could have been given to someone involved in crafting or selling such containers.

Historical records mentioning individuals with the surname PATACSIL are relatively scarce, as many early documents from the Philippines were lost or damaged over time. However, some references can be found in church records and census documents from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Juan PATACSIL, born around 1825 in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. He was a farmer and landowner, as mentioned in local land records from the 1860s.

Another notable figure was Maria PATACSIL, a renowned folk singer and musician from the town of San Fernando, Pampanga, who lived in the late 19th century. She was known for her performances of traditional Filipino music and her efforts to preserve local cultural traditions.

In the early 20th century, a prominent PATACSIL family owned a successful business in the city of Manila, dealing in textiles and handicrafts. The patriarch, Jose PATACSIL (1875-1941), was also involved in local politics and served as a councilman for several terms.

During the Second World War, a resistance fighter named Carlos PATACSIL (1910-1965) gained recognition for his role in the guerrilla movement against the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. He was awarded several medals for his bravery and leadership.

In more recent times, a notable individual with the surname was Josefina PATACSIL (1920-2003), a respected educator and author who wrote extensively on Filipino history, culture, and literature. She was recognized for her contributions to preserving and promoting the country's rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patacsil

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

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

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