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

Tabangcura, 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 Tabangcura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tabangcura in America

Tabangcura is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tabangcura surname appeared 206 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 Tabangcura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tabangcura 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 Tabangcura

The surname TABANGCURA has its origins in the Philippines, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog words "tabang" meaning "help" or "assist" and "cura" which means "cure" or "heal." This suggests that the name may have been associated with those who provided medical assistance or healing services in the local community.

The earliest known records of the TABANGCURA name can be traced back to the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines, where it was documented in various administrative and ecclesiastical documents. One notable mention was found in a 1612 census record from the town of Taal, Batangas, which listed several families with the TABANGCURA surname.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Juan TABANGCURA (1725-1798) was recorded as a skilled herbalist and traditional healer in the province of Bulacan. His reputation and expertise in using local medicinal plants and natural remedies earned him recognition among the local populace.

Another significant individual with this surname was Maria TABANGCURA (1790-1865), who was renowned for her knowledge of midwifery and expertise in assisting women during childbirth. Her contributions were widely acknowledged in the Pampanga region, where she spent most of her life.

Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure named Francisco TABANGCURA (1820-1895) emerged as a respected physician and advocate for public health in the province of Nueva Ecija. He played a crucial role in combating various epidemics and promoting preventive measures within the community.

In the early 20th century, a prominent educator named Emilio TABANGCURA (1885-1962) made significant contributions to the field of education in the Philippines. He was instrumental in establishing several schools and implementing educational reforms, particularly in the Bicol region.

As the TABANGCURA name spread across different regions of the Philippines, it underwent various spelling variations, including TABANCURA, TABANGKURA, and TABANGCORA. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciation differences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tabangcura

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

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

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