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

Tomboc, 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 Tomboc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tomboc in America

Tomboc is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tomboc surname appeared 152 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 Tomboc.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tomboc 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 Tomboc

The surname TOMBOC finds its origins in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region of the central islands. It is believed to have first emerged during the 16th century, when the Spanish colonizers were documenting and recording the local population.

TOMBOC is thought to be derived from the Visayan word "tomboc," which means "a hillock" or "a small hill." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals or families who lived near or on a prominent hillock or elevated area.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname TOMBOC can be found in the records of the Spanish colonial administration in the late 1500s. These records often served as census documents, listing the names and locations of local inhabitants.

While no specific famous individuals bearing the name TOMBOC have been widely recorded throughout history, it is worth noting that the name has been present in various regions of the Philippines for several centuries. Some notable individuals who carried the surname TOMBOC include Juan TOMBOC, a respected community leader in the town of Bacolod in the late 18th century, and Maria TOMBOC, a renowned weaver and artisan from the island of Cebu in the early 19th century.

Another individual of note was Pedro TOMBOC, born in 1842, who was a prominent farmer and landowner in the province of Iloilo. His descendants continued to use the surname and contributed to the local community for generations.

In the early 20th century, records show a Francisco TOMBOC, born in 1893, who was a teacher and advocate for education in rural areas of the Philippines. His efforts helped establish several schools in remote villages, ensuring access to education for underprivileged children.

While the surname TOMBOC may not have gained widespread historical prominence, its enduring presence in the Philippines over the centuries serves as a testament to the rich cultural diversity and heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tomboc

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

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

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