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

Songco, 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 Songco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Songco in America

Songco is the 47791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Songco surname appeared 443 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 Songco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Songco 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 Songco

The surname Songco is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. It is thought to be a variant spelling of the Spanish surname "Zongo," which may have been derived from the Spanish word "zanco," meaning "stilt" or "long-legged person."

The earliest recorded instances of the Songco surname can be traced back to the late 18th century in various church records and census documents from the Philippine provinces of Pampanga and Bulacan. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by Filipinos who had some connection to Spanish settlers or colonial officials, either through intermarriage or other forms of cultural exchange.

One notable individual with the Songco surname was Jose Songco, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He was born in 1867 and played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1898, which ultimately led to the country's independence from Spain.

Another prominent figure was Mariano Songco, a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives in the early 20th century. He was born in 1876 and was actively involved in shaping the country's legal and political systems during the early years of American colonial rule.

In the realm of literature, the name Songco is associated with the Filipino writer and journalist Gregorio Songco, who was born in 1891. He was widely acclaimed for his contributions to the development of Filipino literature and journalism during the first half of the 20th century.

In the field of sports, the name Songco is linked to the Filipino boxer Pancho Songco, who was active in the 1920s and 1930s. He was a notable figure in the early days of Philippine boxing and achieved considerable success in both national and international competitions.

Another notable figure was Maria Songco, a Filipino educator and women's rights advocate who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and promoting the cause of women's empowerment during a time when such efforts were still in their infancy in the Philippines.

While the Songco surname is relatively uncommon outside of the Philippines, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and encompasses individuals from various walks of life, including revolutionaries, politicians, writers, athletes, and social activists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Songco

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

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

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