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

Aglipay, 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 Aglipay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aglipay in America

Aglipay is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aglipay surname appeared 121 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 Aglipay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aglipay 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 Aglipay

The surname Aglipay is a Filipino surname that originated from the Tagalog language. It is believed to have roots in the northern Luzon region of the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Ilocos Sur.

One theory suggests that the name Aglipay is derived from the Tagalog word "aglipu," which means "to kneel" or "to bow down." This could indicate that the surname may have been given to individuals who were known for their humility or respect.

Another theory proposes that the name Aglipay is related to the word "pag-lipay," which translates to "happiness" or "joy." This could suggest that the surname was initially given to individuals who were known for their cheerful and joyful dispositions.

While the exact origin of the name Aglipay remains uncertain, historical records indicate that it has been in use for several centuries. One of the earliest known mentions of the surname Aglipay can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos" (Alphabetical Catalogue of Surnames), a document compiled by Spanish colonial authorities in the 17th century.

Among the notable individuals who have borne the surname Aglipay throughout history are:

1. Gregorio Aglipay (1860-1960), a Filipino priest and revolutionary leader who founded the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (Philippine Independent Church) in 1902, breaking away from the Roman Catholic Church.

2. Isabelo de los Reyes Aglipay (1847-1909), a Filipino lawyer, judge, and politician who served as a member of the Malolos Congress during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule.

3. Artemio Aglipay (1920-2003), a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as a Senator of the Philippines from 1967 to 1972.

4. Rufino Aglipay (1862-1946), a Filipino military leader who played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine-American War.

5. Mariano Aglipay (1855-1925), a Filipino businessman and landowner who was also active in the Philippine Revolution, serving as a member of the revolutionary government.

While the surname Aglipay has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the rich history and cultural significance of this surname remain deeply rooted in the Philippines' past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aglipay

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

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 Aglipay 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 Aglipay 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 Aglipay was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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