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

Yalung, 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 Yalung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yalung in America

Yalung is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yalung surname appeared 243 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 Yalung.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yalung 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 Yalung

The surname Yalung traces its origins to the Philippines, specifically within the cultural context of pre-colonial and colonial Filipino society. First appearing in historical records from the late 16th century, the name is predominantly associated with the Kapampangan people, an ethnic group in the central Luzon region. Yalung has its roots in Kapampangan indigenous words, though specific pre-Hispanic words directly linked to its origin remain sparse.

Historical references to the surname Yalung can be found in colonial-era documents written by Spanish friars and officials who recorded the names of local inhabitants. One of the earliest mentions appears in baptismal records from Pampanga, where a considerable number of Yalung families were identified. These records, often penned by Augustinian friars, date back to the 1580s, shortly after the Spanish colonization of the archipelago.

One prominent early bearer of the surname was Datu Macapagal Yalung, born around 1605, a local ruler who played a significant role in defending his people against Spanish abuses. His leadership and resistance efforts are documented in various accounts by Spanish chroniclers and local oral traditions.

Another notable figure was Mariano Yalung, an influential landowner and local leader born in 1782 in Pampanga. Mariano contributed significantly to the agricultural development of the region and is often cited in land grants and other legal documents of that era. His influence extended well into the early 19th century.

By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Yalung surname was associated with prominent figures in the burgeoning resistance against American colonization. One such individual was Santiago Yalung, born in 1889, who became an active member of the Katipunan revolutionary movement. His efforts in organizing resistance cells in Pampanga are well-documented in revolutionary literature and government reports from the American colonial administration.

In the realm of academia, Dr. Luz Yalung rose to prominence in the mid-20th century. Born in 1924, she became a pioneering figure in the field of Filipino anthropology and culture studies. Her extensive research into the pre-colonial history of the Kapampangan people and her numerous publications have contributed substantially to the understanding and appreciation of local history.

The legacy of the Yalung surname continues to be celebrated in various Philippine cultural events and historical research, underscoring its enduring significance. The surname is a testament to the rich, multifaceted history of the Kapampangan people and the broader tapestry of Filipino heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yalung

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

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

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