Bacang Surname
Approximately 2,630 people bear this surname
Bacang Surname User-submission:
The Bacang surname is derived from the Bisaya word bakun, which means 'to stand up after reclining'. It is believed to have taken root at the town of Bacong, which during colonial times, was known for the Katipunero resistance forces' strategy of hiding in the tall grass to ambush their enemies.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 2,572 | 1:39,362 | 6,144 |
| Indonesia | 49 | 1:2,698,963 | 156,404 |
| Malaysia | 4 | 1:7,373,556 | 230,001 |
| Canada | 1 | 1:36,845,591 | 464,108 |
| Papua New Guinea | 1 | 1:8,153,717 | 181,784 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1:30,855,817 | 63,028 |
| Singapore | 1 | 1:5,507,703 | 47,049 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1:9,162,273 | 135,437 |
Bacang (29) may also be a first name.
Bacang Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The Bacang surname is derived from the Bisaya word bakun, which means 'to stand up after reclining'. It is believed to have taken root at the town of Bacong, which during colonial times, was known for the Katipunero resistance forces' strategy of hiding in the tall grass to ambush their enemies. The signal bakun was given so they would know when to ambush. And so came the name of the town and the surname.
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Where Does The Last Name Bacang Come From? nationality or country of origin
Bacang has its highest incidence in The Philippines. It may also occur as a variant:. Click here to see other potential spellings of Bacang.
How Common Is The Last Name Bacang? popularity and diffusion
The last name Bacang is the 164,822nd most common surname world-wide, held by around 1 in 2,770,930 people. The last name Bacang occurs predominantly in Asia, where 100 percent of Bacang live; 100 percent live in Southeast Asia and 97 percent live in Fil-Southeast Asia. It is also the 1,951,561st most widely held first name globally, borne by 29 people.
The surname is most frequently used in The Philippines, where it is borne by 2,572 people, or 1 in 39,362. In The Philippines Bacang is most common in: Central Visayas, where 42 percent reside, Zamboanga Peninsula, where 20 percent reside and Northern Mindanao, where 15 percent reside. Aside from The Philippines it exists in 7 countries. It also occurs in Indonesia, where 2 percent reside and Malaysia, where 0 percent reside.
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