Explore the Family Name Pangilinan
The meaning of Pangilinan
Filipino: topographic name derived from ili ‘town, fortress, native land’, a word found in various languages of the Philippines. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Nestor, Angel, Francisco, Lauro, Mario, Roberto, Adoracion, Alberto, Amelita, Andres, Angelito.
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How common is the last name Pangilinan in the United States?
According to Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pangilinan has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, Pangilinan ranked 18,087 in terms of frequency but climbed to 15,005 by 2010, marking an increase of 17.04%. The count of individuals with the Pangilinan surname similarly increased from 1,421 in 2000 to 1,968 in 2010, a significant growth of 38.49%. The proportion of people carrying the surname per 100,000 also rose by 26.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,087 | #15,005 | 17.04% |
| Count | 1,421 | 1,968 | 38.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.67 | 26.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pangilinan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Pangilinan identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, though this percentage slightly dipped from 90.71% in 2000 to 89.58% in 2010. People identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 23.08% during the same period. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 31.67%, while the number of Pangilinans identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 139.56%. No data was recorded for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.71% | 89.58% | -1.25% |
| Two or More Races | 4.29% | 5.28% | 23.08% |
| White | 4.01% | 2.74% | -31.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 2.18% | 139.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |