Explore the Family Name Pangelinan
The meaning of Pangelinan
Chamorro (Guam and Northern Mariana Islands): probably a cognate of Filipino Pangilinan. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jesus, Ignacio, Joaquin, Jose, Adriano, Alejandro, Eloy, Elvira, Francisco, Juan, Manuel, Marisa.
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How common is the last name Pangelinan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pangelinan has significantly increased in the United States over the period from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 30023rd most popular in the country, but by 2010 it had risen to 21960th place, marking an increase of approximately 27%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also grew during this decade, from 737 in 2000 to 1182 in 2010, a surge of over 60%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Pangelinan per 100,000 people also rose by close to 50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,023 | #21,960 | 26.86% |
| Count | 737 | 1,182 | 60.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.4 | 48.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pangelinan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Pangelinan identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, though this percentage decreased slightly from 67.16% in 2000 to 61.34% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by over 50%, from 11.94% to 17.94%. There was a notable decrease in the percentage of individuals of White ethnicity from 13.98% to 8.54%, whilst the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise from 6.11% to 11.59%. Although there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 there was a small representation of these ethnic identities among those with the surname Pangelinan.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 67.16% | 61.34% | -8.67% |
| Two or More Races | 11.94% | 17.94% | 50.25% |
| Hispanic | 6.11% | 11.59% | 89.69% |
| White | 13.98% | 8.54% | -38.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |