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

Tabing, 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 Tabing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tabing in America

Tabing is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tabing surname appeared 122 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 Tabing.

The history of the last name Tabing

The surname TABING originated in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region of the central Philippines. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, when Spanish colonizers were establishing settlements and converting the local population to Christianity.

The name TABING is thought to be derived from the Visayan word "tabing," which means "edge" or "border." It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals or families who lived on the outskirts or borders of a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TABING can be found in the "Libro de Bautismos" (Book of Baptisms) of the town of Cebu, dating back to the late 16th century. This document contains records of baptisms performed by Spanish missionaries, including individuals with the surname TABING.

In the 17th century, the name TABING appears in historical records related to land ownership and taxation in the Visayan region. Some notable individuals with this surname during this time period include Juan TABING, a landowner in the town of Bogo, and Maria TABING, a resident of the town of Argao.

During the 18th century, the surname TABING spread to other parts of the Philippines, particularly in the Tagalog region around Manila. One notable figure from this era was Pedro TABING, a merchant and trader who was active in the Manila galleon trade between the Philippines and Mexico.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the surname TABING achieved prominence in various fields. Mariano TABING (1820-1892) was a renowned writer and poet who contributed to the development of Visayan literature. Josefa TABING (1845-1912) was a prominent educator and advocate for women's education in the Philippines.

Other notable individuals with the surname TABING include Fernando TABING (1901-1978), a respected lawyer and judge, and Arturo TABING (1915-1995), a renowned artist and sculptor whose works are displayed in various museums in the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tabing

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

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

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