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

Saligan, 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 Saligan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saligan in America

Saligan is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saligan surname appeared 190 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 Saligan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saligan 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 Saligan

The surname Saligan has its origins in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region. It is believed to have originated during the pre-Hispanic era, possibly derived from the Visayan word "salig," which means "to rely on" or "to trust."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saligan can be found in the 16th-century Spanish colonial records. During this period, many Filipinos were required to adopt Spanish surnames, and it is possible that the name Saligan emerged as a result of this practice.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure bearing the name Saligan was Juan Saligan, a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Silay, located in the province of Negros Occidental. He played a significant role in the development of the local sugar industry and left a lasting legacy in the region.

Another historical figure was Mariano Saligan, a revolutionary fighter who participated in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Saligan was part of the forces led by General Emilio Aguinaldo and fought bravely for the country's independence.

In the early 20th century, a prominent educator named Maria Saligan made significant contributions to the field of education in the Philippines. She founded several schools and advocated for improved access to quality education for underprivileged children.

During the mid-20th century, a notable artist named Ernesto Saligan gained recognition for his exceptional work in traditional Filipino art forms. His intricate woodcarvings and sculptures were widely celebrated and are now displayed in various museums across the country.

The name Saligan has also been associated with several place names in the Philippines, such as the Saligan River in the province of Negros Occidental and the Saligan Falls in the province of Bukidnon. These geographical features may have played a role in the origin and spread of the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saligan

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

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

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