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

Tongol, 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 Tongol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tongol in America

Tongol is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tongol surname appeared 254 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 Tongol.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tongol 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 Tongol

The surname Tongol originates from the Philippines, specifically from the Visayan region in the central part of the archipelago. It is believed to have roots in the Visayan language, with possible connections to words related to fishing or maritime activities.

The earliest known records of the Tongol name date back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. Some historical documents from that era, such as parish records and census data, mention individuals bearing the Tongol surname, indicating its presence in the region at that time.

One notable individual with the Tongol surname was Juan Tongol, a 17th-century fisherman and trader from the island of Cebu. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the local waters and his successful trading ventures, which helped establish the name's association with maritime endeavors.

Another historical figure was Maria Tongol, born in 1812 in Iloilo, who was a respected local healer and midwife. Her expertise in traditional medicine and her compassionate service to the community earned her recognition and respect among her contemporaries.

In the late 19th century, Pedro Tongol, a farmer from Leyte, gained notoriety for his involvement in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. He played a significant role in organizing local resistance efforts and providing supplies to revolutionary forces.

During the early 20th century, Josefa Tongol, born in 1887 in Negros Occidental, made a name for herself as a talented weaver and advocate for preserving traditional textile arts. Her intricate designs and commitment to passing on her knowledge to younger generations earned her praise and recognition.

One of the most prominent individuals with the Tongol surname was Manuel Tongol, born in 1920 in Bohol. He was a renowned poet and writer who celebrated the beauty of the Visayan language and culture through his works. His contributions to Philippine literature were widely acclaimed, and he received numerous awards and honors during his lifetime.

While the Tongol surname may have evolved from its maritime origins, it has become a respected name throughout the Philippines, representing a diverse array of professions and contributions to various aspects of society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tongol

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Tongol, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!