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

Raguindin, 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 Raguindin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raguindin in America

Raguindin is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raguindin surname appeared 225 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 Raguindin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raguindin 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 Raguindin

The surname Raguindin is of Filipino origin and can be traced back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. It is believed to have originated from the Tagalog language, which is the predominant language spoken in the northern regions of the Philippines.

One possible origin of the name Raguindin is that it may have derived from the combination of the Tagalog words "raga" meaning "passion" or "desire" and "indin" which could be a variant of the word "indin" meaning "to follow." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who was passionate or eager about something.

Another theory is that Raguindin may have been derived from a place name or location in the Philippines, as many Filipino surnames were derived from the names of towns, villages, or geographic features. However, there is limited historical evidence to support a specific place of origin for this name.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Raguindin can be found in Spanish colonial records from the late 16th and early 17th centuries, when the Spanish began documenting the names of local Filipinos. One notable individual with this surname was Juan Raguindin, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century.

Another historical figure with the surname Raguindin was Pedro Raguindin, a Filipino writer and poet who lived in the early 20th century. He was known for his contributions to the development of Philippine literature and his works reflecting the culture and traditions of the Filipino people.

In the early 20th century, a woman named Maria Raguindin became one of the first female doctors in the Philippines, breaking gender barriers in the medical field during a time when it was uncommon for women to pursue higher education and careers.

During the Second World War, a Filipino soldier named Carlos Raguindin served in the Philippine Scouts and fought alongside American forces against the Japanese occupation. His bravery and service during the war earned him recognition and honors.

In the late 20th century, a renowned Filipino artist and sculptor named Jose Raguindin gained recognition for his intricate and detailed works of art, which often depicted scenes and themes from Philippine history and culture.

While the surname Raguindin has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Philippine islands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raguindin

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

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

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