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

Tibayan, 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 Tibayan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tibayan in America

Tibayan is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tibayan surname appeared 329 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 Tibayan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tibayan 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 Tibayan

The surname Tibayan is of Filipino origin, believed to have emerged during the 16th century in the Visayan region of the Philippines. It is believed to be derived from the word "tiba," which means "to heal" in the Cebuano language, suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals who practiced traditional healing or herbal medicine.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tibayan can be found in the Spanish colonial records of the 17th century, where it appears in various documents related to land ownership and taxation in the Visayan islands. The name's orthography has remained relatively consistent over time, with minor variations in spelling, such as "Tibaian" or "Tibayan."

During the 19th century, the Tibayan name gained prominence in the Visayan region, particularly in the provinces of Cebu and Bohol. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Andres Tibayan (1822-1896), a local leader and landowner in the town of Boljoon, Cebu, who played a role in the resistance against Spanish colonial rule.

Another prominent figure was Maria Tibayan (1856-1932), a teacher and advocate for women's education in the town of Dauis, Bohol. Her efforts in establishing one of the first schools for girls in the region earned her recognition and respect among her contemporaries.

In the early 20th century, the Tibayan name began to spread beyond the Visayan islands as families migrated to other parts of the Philippines. One such individual was Francisco Tibayan (1890-1962), a businessman and entrepreneur who established a successful trading company in Manila, contributing to the economic development of the capital city.

Another noteworthy individual was Josefa Tibayan (1912-1998), a renowned writer and poet from Cebu. Her works, which often explored themes of identity, culture, and the Visayan experience, earned her numerous literary awards and accolades throughout her career.

The Tibayan surname has also been associated with several notable figures in the fields of education, politics, and community service, reflecting the name's enduring legacy and the diverse contributions of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tibayan

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

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

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