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

Tubig, 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 Tubig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tubig in America

Tubig is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tubig surname appeared 153 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 Tubig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tubig 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 Tubig

The surname "TUBIG" originates from the Philippines, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Tagalog word "tubig," which translates to "water" in English. This name likely emerged from early settlers who resided near bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, or coastal areas.

Historical records suggest that the name "TUBIG" first appeared in the 1590s, during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. It was often associated with families residing in the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, and Tarlac, known for their proximity to major waterways and fertile agricultural lands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "TUBIG" can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos" (Alphabetical Catalog of Surnames), a document compiled by Spanish colonial authorities in the late 16th century. This catalog served as a means to assign surnames to indigenous Filipinos, many of whom previously lacked hereditary family names.

Notable individuals bearing the surname "TUBIG" throughout history include:

1. Juan Tubig (1732-1807), a prominent farmer and landowner in Bulacan, known for his innovative agricultural practices and philanthropic endeavors.

2. Maria Tubig (1820-1892), a renowned weaver and textile artist from Pampanga, whose intricate designs were highly sought after by affluent families during the Spanish colonial era.

3. Pedro Tubig (1875-1945), a respected educator and advocate for bilingual education in the Philippines during the American colonial period.

4. Josefa Tubig (1895-1977), a celebrated writer and poet who contributed significantly to the development of contemporary Filipino literature.

5. Emilio Tubig (1920-2003), a prominent civil engineer who oversaw the construction of several major infrastructure projects, including bridges and water treatment facilities, in various regions of the Philippines.

It is worth noting that the name "TUBIG" was often interchanged with variations such as "Tubigan" or "Tubigon," which also derived from the Tagalog word for "water." Additionally, some historical records may have alternative spellings or variations due to the influence of Spanish orthography during the colonial period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tubig

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

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

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