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

Simbulan, 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 Simbulan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Simbulan in America

Simbulan is the 62714th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Simbulan surname appeared 319 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 Simbulan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Simbulan 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 Simbulan

The surname SIMBULAN originates from the Philippines and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have its roots in the Visayan region, particularly in the provinces of Cebu and Bohol. The name SIMBULAN may have derived from the Visayan word "simbulan," which means "to rise" or "to emerge," possibly referring to a person or family that lived near a source of water or a place where the sun rises.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SIMBULAN surname can be found in the historical records of the Archdiocese of Cebu, where it was mentioned in a document dated 1598. This document listed several families with the surname SIMBULAN living in the area. Additionally, the name appeared in the Boxer Codex, a 16th-century manuscript that documented the early Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

During the Spanish colonial era, the SIMBULAN name was associated with several notable individuals. Juan SIMBULAN (1620-1687) was a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Talisay, Cebu. His descendants continued to play an active role in the region's affairs for generations. Another notable figure was Maria SIMBULAN (1745-1823), a respected midwife and herbalist whose knowledge of traditional medicine was highly sought after.

In the late 19th century, the SIMBULAN name gained further recognition when Pedro SIMBULAN (1855-1932) became a successful businessman and philanthropist in the city of Cebu. He established several charitable foundations and was instrumental in the construction of several churches and schools in the area.

Moving into the 20th century, the SIMBULAN name was carried by several individuals who made significant contributions in various fields. Emilio SIMBULAN (1901-1985) was a renowned artist and sculptor whose works were widely exhibited throughout the Philippines and abroad. Maria Luisa SIMBULAN (1919-2002) was an influential educator and women's rights advocate, serving as the president of the University of the Visayas for over two decades.

Another notable figure was Domingo SIMBULAN (1928-2009), a distinguished historian and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Visayan region. His works, such as "The Visayan Way of Life" and "Cebu: The Cradle of Philippine Civilization," are considered seminal texts in the field.

Throughout its history, the SIMBULAN surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, community leaders, and entrepreneurs, all of whom have contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Simbulan

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

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

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