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

Baccay, 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 Baccay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baccay in America

Baccay is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baccay surname appeared 156 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 Baccay.

The history of the last name Baccay

The surname BACCAY has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Visayan word "bakag," which refers to a type of basket or container made from woven materials like bamboo or rattan.

During the Spanish colonial period, surnames were often assigned to indigenous Filipinos based on their occupations, physical characteristics, or local words. The name BACCAY likely originated from an ancestor who was skilled in weaving these traditional baskets or containers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BACCAY can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos" (Alphabetical Catalog of Surnames), a historical document compiled by Spanish authorities in the Philippines during the late 18th century.

In the town of Bogo, Cebu, a prominent family named BACCAY had established itself by the mid-19th century. One notable member was Juan BACCAY, a respected local leader and landowner who lived from 1825 to 1892.

Another historical figure with the surname BACCAY was Gregorio BACCAY, a Philippine revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He was born in 1867 in the province of Batangas and played a crucial role in the resistance movements in that region.

During the American colonial period in the early 20th century, a man named Julio BACCAY gained recognition as a skilled artisan and businessman in the city of Manila. He was known for his intricate woven baskets and other crafts, which he exported to various parts of the world.

In the field of education, one notable figure was Concepcion BACCAY, a pioneering educator who founded a prestigious school for girls in the city of Cebu in the 1930s. Her efforts in promoting women's education left a lasting impact on the local community.

Throughout its history, the surname BACCAY has been associated with various professions and occupations, from weavers and artisans to revolutionaries and educators. While its origins may have been humble, the name has gained respect and significance in the Philippines over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baccay

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

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 Baccay 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.

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

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