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

Tanglao, 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 Tanglao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tanglao in America

Tanglao is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tanglao surname appeared 236 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 Tanglao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tanglao 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 Tanglao

The surname TANGLAO has its origins in the Philippines, tracing its roots back to the early 16th century during the Spanish colonial period. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog language, which was spoken by the indigenous people of the Philippine archipelago.

One theory suggests that TANGLAO is a combination of two Tagalog words: "tangle," meaning "to tie or bind," and "lao," which could refer to an old or ancient object or practice. This linguistic fusion may have been used to describe a particular occupation or cultural tradition associated with the name's earliest bearers.

Another theory proposes that TANGLAO is a variation of the word "tangulon," which in Tagalog refers to a specific type of fishing net or trap. This connection could indicate that the surname's ancestral origins may be tied to coastal communities or fishing villages in the Philippines.

Historical records from the Spanish colonial era, including census data and parish records, provide some of the earliest documented instances of the TANGLAO surname. In a 1638 document from the town of Taal, Batangas, a certain Juan TANGLAO is listed as a landowner and prominent member of the local community.

During the 18th century, the TANGLAO name appeared in various religious and legal documents from the provinces of Cavite and Laguna. One notable figure was Padre Mariano TANGLAO, a Catholic priest who served as the parish priest of Calamba, Laguna, in the late 1700s.

In the 19th century, the TANGLAO surname gained prominence with the birth of Apolinario TANGLAO (1822-1892), a renowned Filipino painter and sculptor known for his contributions to the development of the country's art scene during the late Spanish colonial period.

Another notable individual was Filomena TANGLAO (1865-1932), a pioneering educator and women's rights advocate from Batangas. She established one of the first schools for girls in the region and played a significant role in promoting education and empowerment for Filipino women.

In more recent history, the name TANGLAO has been associated with several accomplished individuals, such as Dr. Renato TANGLAO (1927-2001), a respected physician and academic who served as the dean of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine.

Additionally, the late 20th century saw the rise of Manuel TANGLAO (1942-2018), a prominent businessman and philanthropist who founded one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the Philippines and contributed significantly to various charitable causes and educational initiatives.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tanglao

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

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

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