Tumangs

Tumangs is a proper noun with multiple uses in Philippine culture, including as a surname and as a literary reference.

As a surname, Tumang originates in the Philippines and is found among Ilocano-speaking communities in northern Luzon. It appears in historical records and contemporary rosters, though it remains relatively uncommon and is not associated with a single dominant family line.

In Ilocano folklore, Tumang is the name of Lam-ang’s hunting dog in the epic Biag ni Lam-ang. The dog accompanies the hero on early hunts and figures in scenes that are often discussed by scholars for their themes of loyalty, skill, and the unfolding of destiny within the narrative.