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

Tiangco, 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 Tiangco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiangco in America

Tiangco is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiangco surname appeared 314 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 Tiangco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tiangco 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 Tiangco

The surname Tiangco originates from the Philippines, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Tagalog word "tiangge," which refers to a market or a place where goods are bought and sold. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in trade or commerce during that time.

The earliest recorded instances of the Tiangco surname can be traced back to historical records and documents from the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. During this era, surnames were often adopted or assigned to indigenous Filipinos as part of the Spanish policy of creating family registries known as the "Libro de Familia."

One notable historical figure bearing the Tiangco surname was Juan Tiangco, a prominent Filipino patriot and revolutionary who lived in the late 19th century. He actively participated in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule and was a close ally of the revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Rosario Tiangco, a renowned Filipino educator and women's rights advocate who lived from 1888 to 1979. She played a significant role in promoting women's education and empowerment in the Philippines during the early 20th century.

In the field of literature, Jose Tiangco was a respected Filipino writer and poet who gained recognition for his works in both Tagalog and Spanish languages. He was born in 1879 and his literary contributions have been celebrated and studied by scholars.

Moving to the realm of sports, Reynaldo Tiangco was a Filipino basketball player who represented the Philippines in international competitions during the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his skill and dedication to the sport, and his performances helped to raise the profile of basketball in the country.

Another notable figure was Mariano Tiangco, a prominent Filipino businessman and philanthropist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his contributions to the development of various industries and his support for educational and charitable initiatives in the Philippines.

While the Tiangco surname may have originated from humble beginnings, its bearers have left their mark on various aspects of Philippine history, including the struggle for independence, education, literature, sports, and business. The name continues to be carried by individuals of Filipino descent, both within the Philippines and in communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiangco

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

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

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