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

Purugganan, 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 Purugganan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Purugganan in America

Purugganan is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Purugganan surname appeared 250 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 Purugganan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Purugganan 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 Purugganan

The surname "PURUGGANAN" is believed to have its origins in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region. It is thought to be derived from the Visayan root word "purug," which means "to pound" or "to grind." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in occupations related to pounding or grinding, such as rice millers or mortar makers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "PURUGGANAN" can be traced back to the late 16th century, when Spanish colonizers began documenting various indigenous Philippine names and surnames. During this period, many Filipinos adopted Hispanic surnames as part of the process of Christianization and cultural assimilation.

In the early 19th century, a historical figure named Juan PURUGGANAN (1805-1872) gained prominence as a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Bauan, Batangas. He played a significant role in the local economy and influenced the development of the region.

Another notable individual with the surname "PURUGGANAN" was Pedro PURUGGANAN (1860-1932), a respected educator and author from the province of Iloilo. He wrote several books on Filipino culture, language, and history, contributing to the preservation of Visayan heritage.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name "PURUGGANAN" appeared in various historical records and documents related to the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule and the subsequent American occupation. Several individuals bearing this surname were involved in these pivotal events, either as revolutionaries or community leaders.

Maria PURUGGANAN (1875-1952) was a renowned artist and sculptor from the town of Guagua, Pampanga. She was celebrated for her intricate wood carvings and religious statues, which are now considered important examples of Filipino folk art.

Another figure of note is Enrique PURUGGANAN (1912-1988), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a senator in the Philippine Congress from 1957 to 1963. He was a vocal advocate for agrarian reform and played a crucial role in shaping the country's land policies during his tenure.

While the surname "PURUGGANAN" has its roots in the Visayan region of the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even abroad, as Filipinos migrated and established communities in different parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Purugganan

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

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

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