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

Asitimbay, 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 Asitimbay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asitimbay in America

Asitimbay is the 53419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asitimbay surname appeared 387 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 Asitimbay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Asitimbay 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 Asitimbay

The surname ASITIMBAY is a relatively rare name that originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is believed to have its roots in the Visayan language, which was spoken in many parts of the central Philippines. Linguists suggest that the name could be derived from the words "asi" meaning "sun" and "timbay" meaning "to follow" or "to chase," potentially indicating a connection to an ancient Philippine tradition or occupation related to tracking the sun's movements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ASITIMBAY surname can be found in the 16th-century Spanish census records from the Philippine Islands. These documents, maintained by the Spanish colonial administrators, often contained variations in spelling, such as "Asitimbai" or "Asitimbey," reflecting the challenges of transcribing indigenous names into the Spanish language.

In the late 17th century, a historical figure named Juan ASITIMBAY was noted as a prominent leader in the town of Cebu, where he played a significant role in negotiating with Spanish authorities during a period of unrest. Unfortunately, beyond this brief mention, little is known about Juan ASITIMBAY's life and accomplishments.

The ASITIMBAY name gained further recognition in the 19th century when a prominent Filipino painter, Miguel ASITIMBAY (1820-1898), achieved critical acclaim for his works depicting scenes of everyday life in the Philippines. Many of his paintings are now preserved in various museums and private collections, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines during that era.

Another notable individual bearing the ASITIMBAY surname was Filomena ASITIMBAY (1865-1932), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in the Philippines. She was instrumental in establishing several schools and educational programs, promoting the importance of education for women in a time when such opportunities were limited.

In the early 20th century, a literary figure named Carlos ASITIMBAY (1890-1968) gained recognition for his poetry and short stories, which often explored themes of national identity and the struggle for independence from Spanish and American colonial rule. His works are now considered classics in Philippine literature.

While the ASITIMBAY surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Filipino names, it carries a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the diverse heritage of the Philippines and the resilience of its people through various periods of change and transition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asitimbay

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

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

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