About Pangelinan
The surname Pangelinan is of Chamorro origin and is predominantly found in Guam and the Mariana Islands. It is derived from the Chamorro word "pangilinan," which means "to be the first" or "to be the leader." Therefore, the surname Pangelinan is believed to have originated as a title or name given to individuals who held leadership positions or were considered to be the first or foremost in their community or clan.
The surname Pangelinan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pangelinan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Pangelinan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pangelinan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.