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

Sucgang, 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 Sucgang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sucgang in America

Sucgang is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sucgang surname appeared 105 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 Sucgang.

The history of the last name Sucgang

The surname SUCGANG originates from the Philippines, specifically in the central region of the Visayas islands. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonial era. The name is believed to be derived from the ancient Visayan word "sug-ang," which loosely translates to "one who comes from the east" or "easterner."

In the early days of Spanish colonization, the name SUCGANG was primarily found in the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, and Leyte. Historical records from that period, such as church registries and land ownership documents, contain numerous instances of individuals bearing this surname. One notable early mention is in a 1592 manuscript detailing a land dispute between two families, where one party was identified as the "Sucgang clan."

The earliest recorded individual with the surname SUCGANG is Juan Sucgang, born around 1610 in the town of Palo, Leyte. He was a prominent fisherman and trader who established a successful business exporting dried fish to nearby islands. Another historical figure is Maria Sucgang, born in 1723 in Cebu City, who was a renowned healer and midwife in her community.

During the 18th century, the name SUCGANG began to spread beyond the Visayas region, as families migrated to other parts of the Philippines. In 1761, a man named Pedro Sucgang was listed as one of the founding settlers of the town of Mogpog, in the province of Marinduque.

One notable SUCGANG from the 19th century was Isabelo Sucgang, born in 1835 in Bohol. He was a respected educator and scholar who played a significant role in promoting literacy and education in the region. Additionally, there was Father Mariano Sucgang, born in 1857 in Cebu, who was a prominent Catholic priest and advocate for social justice during the Spanish colonial period.

Throughout its history, the surname SUCGANG has maintained a strong presence in the central Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, and Leyte. While the name has evolved slightly in spelling over the centuries, its roots remain deeply intertwined with the rich cultural heritage of the Visayan islands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sucgang

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

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

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