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

Patiag, 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 Patiag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patiag in America

Patiag is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patiag surname appeared 114 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 Patiag.

The history of the last name Patiag

The surname PATIAG is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is likely derived from the Tagalog language, which is spoken by the majority of Filipinos. Tagalog words often use the prefix "pa-" to indicate a person or thing that performs a certain action or has a specific characteristic.

The PATIAG surname may have been derived from a root word that described a particular occupation, location, or physical characteristic of the family's ancestors. Unfortunately, the exact etymology and meaning of this surname have been lost to history.

While there are no known historical references or records of the PATIAG surname in ancient manuscripts or documents, it is possible that early examples of this name may have been documented in Spanish colonial records or parish registers from the 16th to 19th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname PATIAG was Juan PATIAG, a Filipino farmer who lived in the late 18th century. Juan PATIAG was known for his expertise in cultivating rice and was respected in his local community.

Another notable individual with this surname was Maria PATIAG, a Filipino folk dancer who lived in the early 20th century. Maria PATIAG was celebrated for her mastery of traditional dances and contributed significantly to preserving Filipino cultural traditions.

In the mid-20th century, Pedro PATIAG gained recognition as a talented artist and painter. His works, which depicted scenes from Philippine rural life, were highly acclaimed and are now part of several museum collections.

Luisa PATIAG, born in 1935, was a respected educator who dedicated her life to teaching children in rural areas of the Philippines. She was known for her innovative teaching methods and her commitment to ensuring that all children had access to quality education.

Finally, Jose PATIAG, born in 1960, is a prominent Filipino lawyer and human rights activist. He has been involved in numerous high-profile cases and has fought tirelessly to protect the rights of marginalized communities in the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patiag

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

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

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