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

Tiglao, 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 Tiglao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiglao in America

Tiglao is the 74826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiglao surname appeared 258 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 Tiglao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tiglao 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 Tiglao

The surname TIGLAO is of Filipino origin, tracing its roots back to the Tagalog language spoken in the Philippines. The name is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "tiglao," which means "to wander" or "to roam." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals or families who were known for their nomadic or migratory lifestyle in the past.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname TIGLAO can be found in historical documents and records from the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th centuries. During this period, the Spanish colonizers extensively documented the local populations, including their names and surnames.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname TIGLAO was Juan Tiglao, a Filipino revolutionary and military leader who played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Juan Tiglao was born in 1863 and fought alongside other prominent figures, such as Emilio Aguinaldo and Andres Bonifacio, in the struggle for Philippine independence.

Another individual with the surname TIGLAO was Maria Tiglao, a 19th-century Filipino writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education. She was born in 1868 and published several works that challenged traditional gender roles and promoted equal opportunities for women in society.

In the 20th century, Pedro Tiglao (1912-1987) was a renowned Filipino politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Philippine Senate from 1957 to 1963. He was a vocal advocate for agrarian reform and played a crucial role in shaping land policies during his tenure.

Miguel Tiglao (1923-2001) was a distinguished Filipino artist and sculptor known for his works depicting scenes from Philippine history and culture. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums across the country.

Lastly, Carmen Tiglao (1928-2015) was a respected Filipino educator and academic who dedicated her life to teaching and promoting education. She served as the president of the University of the Philippines from 1986 to 1993 and was widely recognized for her contributions to the field of education.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname TIGLAO, which has its roots in the Tagalog language and culture of the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiglao

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

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

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