Surname · Filipino origin
Macapagal
Meaning
The surname Macapagal means One who strives (Kapampangan).
Origin
Filipino
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Macapagal
Macapagal is a Kapampangan surname linked to striving or exertion.
What kind of surname is Macapagal?
Macapagal is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Filipino naming tradition — you can read how Filipino surnames were formed on our Filipino last names page.
Other Filipino surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Macapagal mean?
The surname Macapagal means One who strives (Kapampangan). Macapagal is a Kapampangan surname linked to striving or exertion.
Where does the surname Macapagal come from?
Macapagal is a surname of Filipino origin.
What kind of surname is Macapagal?
Macapagal is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Filipino surnames?
Other Filipino surnames include Aquino, Bautista, Bonifacio, Del Rosario, Dela Cruz, Gatchalian.