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

Ungson, 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 Ungson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ungson in America

Ungson is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ungson surname appeared 103 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 Ungson.

The history of the last name Ungson

The surname "UNGSON" is of Filipino origin, and its roots can be traced back to the early 16th century during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. This name is believed to have originated from the Tagalog word "ungson," which means "to follow" or "to accompany."

The earliest known record of this surname dates back to the 1600s, when Spanish missionaries began documenting the names of local Filipinos they encountered. The name "UNGSON" is thought to have been initially given to individuals who served as guides or interpreters for the Spanish colonizers, accompanying them on their expeditions and explorations.

In the 17th century, the "UNGSON" name appeared in several historical records kept by Spanish officials and clergy members, including baptismal records and land grant documents. Some of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname include Juan Ungson, who was born in the late 1600s in the province of Pampanga, and Maria Ungson, who was listed as a landowner in the town of Guagua, also in Pampanga, in the early 1700s.

As the years passed, the "UNGSON" name spread throughout the Philippines, particularly in the central and northern regions of the country. Several notable individuals have carried this surname, including:

1. Pedro Ungson (1794-1877), a prominent landowner and businessman in Pampanga during the Spanish colonial era.
2. Mariano Ungson (1823-1896), a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish rule in the late 19th century.
3. Joaquin Ungson (1867-1932), a renowned Filipino painter and sculptor who contributed significantly to the development of Philippine art.
4. Feliciano Ungson (1883-1956), a influential educator and advocate for Philippine independence from the United States.
5. Esteban Ungson (1901-1988), a prominent Filipino architect who designed several iconic buildings in Manila.

Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name "UNGSON" have emerged, such as "Ungzon" and "Ungasan," reflecting regional differences and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, rooted in the historical context of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines and the role of local guides and interpreters.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ungson

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

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 Ungson 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.

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

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