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

Tabuena, 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 Tabuena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tabuena in America

Tabuena is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tabuena surname appeared 120 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 Tabuena.

The history of the last name Tabuena

The surname Tabuena has its roots in the Philippines, originating during the Spanish colonial period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "tabuen," which means "good" or "well." This name may have been bestowed upon families or individuals who were regarded as virtuous or upstanding members of society.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tabuena can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos" (Alphabetical Catalog of Surnames), a comprehensive list compiled by the Spanish colonial authorities in the late 18th century. This document was an effort to document and organize the diverse surnames that emerged during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

In the late 19th century, the name Tabuena was found in various historical records and documents from the Visayas region of the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Cebu and Bohol. This suggests that the name may have originated or had a stronghold in these areas.

One notable bearer of the Tabuena surname was Juan Tabuena, a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Daanbantayan, Cebu, during the early 20th century. His influence and contributions to the local community were well-documented in local historical records.

Another prominent figure was Maria Tabuena, a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in the Philippines during the early 20th century. Born in 1892 in Bohol, she dedicated her life to promoting education and empowering women through various initiatives and organizations.

In the field of arts and culture, the name Tabuena is associated with Lino Tabuena, a celebrated Filipino sculptor and painter who was born in 1910 in Cebu. His works, which often depicted scenes from daily life and Filipino folklore, are considered important contributions to the Philippines' artistic heritage.

The Tabuena surname also has connections to the religious community in the Philippines. Father Jose Tabuena, born in 1865 in Bohol, was a prominent Catholic priest and scholar who played a significant role in preserving and documenting the history and cultural traditions of his native province.

While the Tabuena surname may not be among the most common in the Philippines today, its rich history and connections to notable figures in various fields underscore its enduring legacy and importance in Philippine culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tabuena

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

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

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