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

Simanjuntak, 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 Simanjuntak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Simanjuntak in America

Simanjuntak is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Simanjuntak surname appeared 125 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 Simanjuntak.

The history of the last name Simanjuntak

The surname SIMANJUNTAK originates from Indonesia and is associated with the Batak ethnic group from North Sumatra. It is believed to have emerged during the 14th or 15th century when surnames became more widely adopted in the region. The name is thought to be derived from the Batak words "Si" meaning "the one" and "Manjuntak" which refers to a specific area or village.

One of the earliest known records of the SIMANJUNTAK name appears in the Toba Batak manuscript known as the Surat Batak, which dates back to the 16th century. This ancient text contains genealogical information and mentions several individuals bearing the SIMANJUNTAK surname.

In the 17th century, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) began keeping records of local inhabitants in the areas they controlled, including North Sumatra. These records, known as the VOC archives, contain numerous references to individuals with the SIMANJUNTAK surname, providing insight into their locations and activities during this period.

One notable figure from history with the SIMANJUNTAK surname was Ompu Pulo Batu (1848-1939), a revered leader and philosopher among the Batak people. He played a significant role in preserving Batak culture and traditions, and his teachings influenced many aspects of Batak society.

Another influential SIMANJUNTAK was Raja Mulia Naipospos Simanjuntak (1857-1924), a prominent leader and advisor to the Dutch colonial government in North Sumatra. He was instrumental in facilitating communication between the Batak communities and the colonial authorities.

In the 20th century, Dr. Sutan Oloan Simanjuntak (1911-1962) was a prominent Indonesian politician and diplomat. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia from 1959 to 1962 and played a crucial role in shaping Indonesia's foreign policy during that period.

Raden Mas Noto Soeroto Simanjuntak (1888-1954) was a renowned Indonesian writer and journalist. He was a prolific author and contributed significantly to the development of modern Indonesian literature through his novels, short stories, and articles.

Lastly, Dr. Pohon Simanjuntak (1914-1994) was an influential figure in the field of education in Indonesia. He served as the Minister of Education and Culture from 1966 to 1973 and played a pivotal role in reforming the country's education system during that time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Simanjuntak

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

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

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