Explore the Family Name Tangonan
The meaning of Tangonan
Filipino: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tangonan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tangonan has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 48,567th most popular surname and by 2010, it moved up to 39,607th place, marking an increase of 18.45 percent. The count of individuals with the Tangonan surname also grew from 408 in 2000 to 555 in 2010, representing a significant growth of 36.03 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased by 26.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #39,607 | 18.45% |
| Count | 408 | 555 | 36.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.19 | 26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tangonan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Tangonan identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage decreased slightly from 85.29 percent in 2000 to 82.70 percent in 2010. However, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races increased by 36.85 percent over the same period. There was a decrease in those identifying as White, from 3.92 percent to 2.52 percent. Interestingly, there was a rise in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 3.68 percent to 5.05 percent. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.29% | 82.7% | -3.04% |
| Two or More Races | 7.11% | 9.73% | 36.85% |
| Hispanic | 3.68% | 5.05% | 37.23% |
| White | 3.92% | 2.52% | -35.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |