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

Tapawan, 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 Tapawan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tapawan in America

Tapawan is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tapawan surname appeared 107 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 Tapawan.

The history of the last name Tapawan

The surname Tapawan is believed to have originated in the Philippines. It is a Filipino name derived from the Tagalog language, which is spoken primarily in the central and southern parts of the Philippine archipelago.

The name Tapawan is thought to be a combination of two Tagalog words: "tapa," meaning "dried meat" or "jerky," and "bawan," meaning "river" or "stream." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a place or settlement near a river where the production or trade of dried meat was a significant activity.

While records of the name's earliest usage are scarce, it is possible that the name Tapawan first appeared in historical documents or manuscripts from the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines, which began in the 16th century. During this period, many Filipino surnames were documented for the first time by Spanish colonizers.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Tapawan was Juan Tapawan, a Filipino revolutionary who participated in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Juan Tapawan was born in the province of Bulacan in 1863 and fought alongside other Filipino revolutionaries until his death in 1899.

Another notable figure with the surname Tapawan was María Tapawan, a Filipino writer and educator who lived in the early 20th century. María Tapawan was born in the province of Pampanga in 1885 and is known for her contributions to Filipino literature and her advocacy for women's education.

In the mid-20th century, Ernesto Tapawan (1920-1998) was a prominent Filipino painter and sculptor. He was born in the province of Batangas and is renowned for his works that depict Filipino culture and historical events.

Rodrigo Tapawan (1945-2010) was a Filipino politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives for the province of Ilocos Norte from 1987 to 1998. He was born in the town of Batac and played a significant role in shaping local policies and legislation during his tenure as a legislator.

Pedro Tapawan (1955-2018) was a Filipino businessman and philanthropist who founded a successful food manufacturing company. He was born in the province of Laguna and was known for his charitable initiatives, particularly in supporting education and healthcare programs in underprivileged communities.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Tapawan throughout history, highlighting the name's rich cultural and historical significance in the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tapawan

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

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

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