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

Patalinghug, 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 Patalinghug surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patalinghug in America

Patalinghug is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patalinghug surname appeared 105 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 Patalinghug.

The history of the last name Patalinghug

The surname PATALINGHUG is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the pre-colonial era. It is thought to be derived from the ancient Visayan language, with possible roots in the words "pata" meaning "to step" and "linghug" meaning "to accompany." This suggests the name may have initially referred to a person who accompanied or guided others on journeys or expeditions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PATALINGHUG name can be found in the "Libro de Tributos" (Book of Tributes), a tax record compiled by Spanish colonial authorities in the 16th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname residing in the Visayan islands region of the Philippines during that time period.

The PATALINGHUG name has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual is Mariano PATALINGHUG, a prominent landowner and community leader from the town of Cebu in the late 18th century. Records indicate he played a key role in negotiations between local chieftains and Spanish colonial authorities.

Another notable bearer of the PATALINGHUG surname was Josefa PATALINGHUG, a respected midwife and herbalist who lived in the town of Bohol during the early 19th century. She was widely renowned for her expertise in traditional healing practices and her dedication to the well-being of her community.

In the early 20th century, Juan PATALINGHUG gained recognition as a skilled sculptor and woodcarver, known for his intricate religious statues and decorative pieces. Many of his works can still be found in churches and museums throughout the Visayan islands region.

During the latter half of the 20th century, the name PATALINGHUG was carried by several prominent figures in various fields. Among them was Father Leo PATALINGHUG, a respected Catholic priest and educator who made significant contributions to the development of Catholic educational institutions in the Philippines.

Throughout its history, the PATALINGHUG surname has maintained a strong presence in the Visayan islands region of the Philippines, where it is believed to have originated. While its exact origins remain somewhat uncertain, the name holds a rich cultural significance and has been associated with individuals who have made notable contributions to their communities and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patalinghug

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

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

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