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

Sumulong, 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 Sumulong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sumulong in America

Sumulong is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sumulong surname appeared 154 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 Sumulong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sumulong 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 Sumulong

The surname Sumulong traces its origins to the Philippines, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Tagalog language, which is widely spoken in the region.

One theory suggests that the name Sumulong is derived from the Tagalog word "sulong," which means "to advance" or "to progress." This could indicate that the earliest bearers of the name were individuals who were pioneers or leaders in their communities.

Another possible origin is that Sumulong was a place name or a description of a location, as many surnames in the Philippines were derived from geographic features or settlements. However, there is limited historical evidence to support this theory.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Sumulong can be found in church records and land grants from the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. One notable individual was Juan Sumulong, a landholder and community leader in the province of Bulacan in the late 17th century.

During the 19th century, the Sumulong family gained prominence in the political and intellectual spheres of the Philippines. One of the most recognized figures was Epifanio de los Santos Sumulong (1860-1934), a lawyer, writer, and politician who played a crucial role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule.

Another prominent individual was Juan Sumulong (1892-1976), a statesman and jurist who served as a Senator of the Philippines and was instrumental in drafting the country's 1935 Constitution.

In more recent times, the Sumulong name has been carried by several notable individuals, including Gregorio Sumulong (1919-1997), a renowned painter and artist, and Lorenzo Sumulong (1945-2009), a former member of the Philippine House of Representatives.

Throughout its history, the surname Sumulong has been associated with various fields, including politics, law, arts, and public service, reflecting the diverse contributions of its bearers to Philippine society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sumulong

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

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

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