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

Bagay, 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 Bagay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bagay in America

Bagay is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bagay surname appeared 184 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 Bagay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bagay 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 Bagay

The surname BAGAY has its origins in the Philippines, with the name first appearing in historical records from the late 16th century. It is believed to have evolved from the Spanish word "bagaje," which translates to "baggage" or "luggage." This connection suggests that the surname may have been assigned to individuals who were involved in the transportation or handling of goods and cargo.

During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, it was common practice for Spanish authorities to assign surnames to native Filipinos based on their occupations, physical characteristics, or other notable traits. The BAGAY surname likely fell into this category, potentially being assigned to individuals who worked as porters, carriers, or had some association with the movement of goods.

One of the earliest documented instances of the BAGAY surname can be found in the Libro de las Casadas de Manila, a historical record that dates back to the late 1500s. This book contains entries of marriages that took place in the city of Manila during the early years of Spanish colonization.

In the 17th century, a notable individual named Juan BAGAY was recorded as a resident of the town of Tondo, which is now part of the modern-day Metro Manila area. Juan BAGAY was listed as a landowner and farmer, suggesting that the surname had already established roots in the region by that time.

Another early record of the BAGAY surname can be found in the Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos, a comprehensive catalog of surnames compiled by the Spanish authorities in the Philippines during the 18th century. This document served as an important reference for tracking the distribution and origins of surnames across the archipelago.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the BAGAY surname was Pedro BAGAY, who was born in the town of Malolos, Bulacan, in 1712. Pedro BAGAY was a prominent figure in his local community and served as a member of the town council for several years.

In the 19th century, the BAGAY surname gained further recognition with the birth of Mariano BAGAY (1832-1901), a renowned Filipino poet and writer. Mariano BAGAY's literary works, which often celebrated Filipino culture and heritage, earned him a place among the nation's esteemed literary figures.

Another notable individual with the BAGAY surname was Filomena BAGAY (1870-1945), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in the Philippines. Filomena BAGAY dedicated her life to promoting educational opportunities for women and played a pivotal role in establishing several schools and educational institutions throughout the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bagay

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

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

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