2000
#96,033
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 176
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Tiglao
A surname of Filipino origin possibly meaning "mountain dweller" or "highland resident".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 367 Americans carry the last name Tiglao. That puts it at #66,670 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 933,936 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tiglao surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
367
1 in 933,936
Census rank
#66,670
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
320
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 320 bearers of the surname Tiglao in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 66670th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tiglao, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and White (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The earliest recorded instances of the surname TIGLAO can be found in historical documents and records from the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th centuries.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tiglao
Among Census respondents with the surname Tiglao, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and White (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Tiglao bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Tiglao surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander90.0% · 288
- Two or more races5.3% · 17
- White2.8% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tiglao
Tiglao appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#74,826
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 258
+82 bearers (+46.6%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 21,207 places
2020
#66,670
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 320
+62 bearers (+24.0%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Up 8,156 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #96,033 | 176 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #74,826 | 258 | 0.09 | +82 bearers (+46.6%) | Up 21,207 places |
| 2020 | #66,670 | 320 | 0.11 | +62 bearers (+24.0%) | Up 8,156 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Tiglao surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,826 | #66,670 | 10.9% |
| Count | 258 | 320 | 24.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.11 | 19.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tiglao bearers went from 258 to 320 (+24.0% change). The surname moved up 8,156 positions in the national ranking, going from #74,826 to #66,670.
FAQ
Tiglao surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tiglao?
Name Census estimates that about 367 living Americans carry the surname Tiglao. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 933,936 residents.
How common is Tiglao?
Tiglao ranks #66,670 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 320 people with the surname Tiglao. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (367), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Tiglao.
Has Tiglao become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tiglao went from 258 recorded bearers to 320. That is an increase of 62 (+24.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #74,826 to #66,670.
What does the Census say about the background of Tiglao?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tiglao, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and White (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tiglao in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (288 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tiglao appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (90.0%), Two or More Races (5.3%), White (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Tiglao (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Tiglao mean?
A surname of Filipino origin possibly meaning "mountain dweller" or "highland resident". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Tiglao (0.11 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Tiglao?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.