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

Pingol, 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 Pingol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pingol in America

Pingol is the 65066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pingol surname appeared 305 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 Pingol.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pingol 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 Pingol

The surname Pingol originated in the Philippines, likely in the early 16th century during the Spanish colonial period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "pingol," meaning "jelly" or "gelatinous," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or occupation of the earliest bearers of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pingol surname can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos" (Alphabetical Catalog of Surnames), a historical document compiled by the Spanish colonial authorities in the 17th century. This catalog served as a record of the various surnames adopted by Filipino families during the Spanish era.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Juan Pingol was mentioned in the "Memoria Historica de las Islas Filipinas" (Historical Memoir of the Philippine Islands), a book written by the Spanish Jesuit historian Pedro Murillo Velarde. This work documented the events and notable individuals of the Spanish Philippines.

Another early mention of the Pingol name can be found in the "Diccionario de Apellidos Filipinos" (Dictionary of Filipino Surnames), a reference work published in the late 19th century. This dictionary provided explanations and origins for many Filipino surnames, including Pingol.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Pingol surname was Rodrigo Pingol, born in 1785 in the town of Tondo, Manila. He was a prominent local merchant and landowner during the Spanish colonial period.

In the early 20th century, José Pingol (1892-1968) was a renowned Filipino painter and sculptor, known for his works depicting scenes from Philippine history and culture. His paintings and sculptures can be found in various museums and galleries throughout the Philippines.

Another notable individual with the Pingol surname was Maria Pingol (1916-2002), a celebrated Filipino writer and poet. She received numerous literary awards and recognition for her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and Filipino identity.

During the mid-20th century, Ernesto Pingol (1928-1998) was a prominent Filipino politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Philippine Senate from 1965 to 1971 and was known for his advocacy of human rights and social justice.

In the late 20th century, Lourdes Pingol (born 1945) gained recognition as a successful entrepreneur and business leader in the Philippines. She founded and led several successful companies in various industries, including manufacturing and real estate.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pingol

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

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

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