Explore the Family Name Pangan
The meaning of Pangan
Filipino: nickname from Ilokano and Kapampangan pangan ‘to eat’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pangan in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pangan has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,711th in the United States, but by 2010, the rank had increased to 28,065th, a change of about 19.15 percent. The total count for this surname also increased from 616 in 2000 to 853 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 38.47 percent. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010, an increase of 26.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,711 | #28,065 | 19.15% |
| Count | 616 | 853 | 38.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.29 | 26.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pangan
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of individuals with the surname Pangan identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. This group saw a slight increase from 81.01 percent in 2000 to 82.53 percent in 2010. The number of Pangans identifying as having two or more races also increased from 4.06 percent to 4.57 percent during this period. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased from 8.28 percent to 5.86 percent. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population within the Pangan surname showed minor growth from 6.49 percent to 7.03 percent. No changes were observed among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.01% | 82.53% | 1.88% |
| Hispanic | 6.49% | 7.03% | 8.32% |
| White | 8.28% | 5.86% | -29.23% |
| Two or More Races | 4.06% | 4.57% | 12.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |