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

Tapang, 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 Tapang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tapang in America

Tapang is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tapang surname appeared 231 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 Tapang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tapang 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 Tapang

The surname "TAPANG" is of Filipino origin, and it is believed to have originated in the central region of the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Pampanga and Tarlac, during the 16th or 17th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Kapampangan word "tapang," which means "brave" or "courageous."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "TAPANG" can be found in the Spanish colonial records from the late 17th century, where it is mentioned in connection with a family from the town of Guagua, Pampanga. This family was known for their bravery and valor in defending their community against various threats and adversities.

In the 18th century, the name "TAPANG" appeared in several local historical manuscripts and chronicles, particularly those documenting the resistance against Spanish colonial rule. One notable figure was Juan TAPANG, a prominent leader of the Pampanga revolt in the late 1700s, who was born in 1752 and died in 1825.

Another significant individual with the surname "TAPANG" was Mariano TAPANG, a renowned poet and writer from the town of Mabalacat, Pampanga. He was born in 1810 and is remembered for his contributions to the preservation of Kapampangan literature and culture.

In the 19th century, the name "TAPANG" gained prominence in the province of Tarlac, where it was associated with a family of landowners and community leaders. One member of this family, Ignacio TAPANG, was a respected figure who played a significant role in the development of the town of Camiling in the mid-1800s.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century, the name "TAPANG" was also linked to several notable figures, including Felipe TAPANG, a revolutionary leader from Pampanga who fought alongside Emilio Aguinaldo's forces.

Throughout the 20th century, the surname "TAPANG" continued to be associated with various individuals who made notable contributions in various fields, such as education, politics, and the arts. One example is Maria TAPANG, a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights, who was born in 1920 and passed away in 2010.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tapang

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

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

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