Panganiban (surname)

Panganiban is a common Filipino surname. It is of Spanish origin, derived from the verb "panganib," meaning "danger" or "risk" in Tagalog. Surnames were formally adopted in the Philippines following the Claveria Decree of 1849, which mandated that Filipinos choose surnames from a catalog provided by the Spanish colonial government. It is likely the surname Panganiban was assigned to individuals residing in or associated with areas prone to such dangers, or perhaps as a symbolic identifier.

The surname is primarily found in the Philippines and among the Filipino diaspora. Notable individuals with the surname include (but are not limited to) politicians, artists, and professionals in various fields. As with many Filipino surnames, variations in spelling may exist due to regional dialects or transcription errors over time.