Find out how popular the last name Agbayani is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Agbayani.

Agbayani, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Agbayani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agbayani in America

Agbayani is the 23251st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agbayani surname appeared 1,096 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Agbayani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agbayani to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Agbayani

The surname AGBAYANI is of Filipino origin, tracing its roots back to the early 16th century. This name is believed to have originated from the Tagalog language, which is spoken primarily in the Philippines. The prefix "ag" in Tagalog often denotes a place of origin, while "bayani" translates to "hero" or "brave one."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AGBAYANI surname can be found in a Spanish colonial document from the 1600s, which mentions a man named Juan AGBAYANI as a local leader in a village near Manila. It is speculated that this individual or his ancestors may have earned the honorific title "bayani" for acts of valor or service to their community.

During the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, many Filipino surnames were influenced by Spanish orthography and spelling conventions. As a result, the AGBAYANI surname may have evolved from earlier variations such as "Agbayan" or "Agbayan."

In the late 19th century, a notable figure bearing the AGBAYANI surname was Teodoro AGBAYANI (1854-1931), a Filipino poet and playwright who played a significant role in the development of Philippine literature during the Spanish colonial period. His works, written in Tagalog, often depicted the struggles and aspirations of the Filipino people during that time.

Another prominent individual with the AGBAYANI surname was Gregorio AGBAYANI (1886-1952), a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Philippine Senate from 1925 to 1931. He was a staunch advocate for Philippine independence and played a crucial role in the country's transition from a U.S. territory to a commonwealth.

In more recent history, Lilia AGBAYANI (1923-2021) was a renowned Filipino educator and author who dedicated her life to promoting literacy and education in the Philippines. She authored numerous textbooks and educational materials that were widely used in schools across the country.

It is also worth noting that the AGBAYANI surname has been associated with various place names within the Philippines, such as Barangay Agbayani, a village located in the province of Laguna, and Agbayani Street, a thoroughfare in the city of Quezon City.

While the AGBAYANI surname is primarily concentrated in the Philippines, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical roots and significance of this name remain deeply intertwined with the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of the Philippine archipelago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agbayani

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Agbayani.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Agbayani was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Agbayani has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Agbayani was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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