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

Tumang, 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 Tumang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tumang in America

Tumang is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tumang surname appeared 156 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 Tumang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tumang 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 Tumang

The surname TUMANG is believed to have originated in the Philippines, where it is still predominantly found today. The name is thought to have derived from the Tagalog word "tumang," which means "to stand out" or "to be prominent." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who had a notable or distinctive presence.

Records indicate that the TUMANG surname first appeared in the late 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. It is possible that the name was adopted by indigenous Filipinos who converted to Christianity and took on surnames as part of the process of assimilation into Spanish culture.

One of the earliest known references to the TUMANG name can be found in the records of the Archdiocese of Manila, which date back to the early 17th century. These archives document baptisms, marriages, and other significant events involving individuals with the surname TUMANG.

In the late 18th century, a prominent figure named Juan TUMANG was a respected leader in the town of Taal, Batangas. He played a crucial role in the community's resistance against Spanish colonial rule and was celebrated for his bravery and leadership.

Another notable individual was Marcelo TUMANG, born in 1824, who was a renowned artist and painter during the latter part of the Spanish colonial period. His works were highly sought after by wealthy patrons and helped to establish the TUMANG name as one associated with artistic talent and creativity.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spain in the late 19th century, a military officer named Gregorio TUMANG played a significant role in the struggle for independence. He was recognized for his strategic prowess and unwavering commitment to the cause of Philippine sovereignty.

In the early 20th century, a respected educator named Soledad TUMANG made significant contributions to the development of the Philippine education system. She established several schools and advocated for equal access to education, particularly for underprivileged children.

Throughout its history, the TUMANG surname has been associated with various place names in the Philippines, such as Tumang-Munti and Tumang-Malaki, which were rural settlements located in the Visayas region. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, suggesting that the TUMANG family had a strong presence and influence in these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tumang

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

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

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