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

Binuya, 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 Binuya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Binuya in America

Binuya is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Binuya surname appeared 146 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 Binuya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Binuya 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 Binuya

The surname BINUYA is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the early 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Visayan word "binuya," which means "to journey" or "to travel." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was a frequent traveler or explorer.

During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which lasted from the late 16th century until the late 19th century, many Filipinos were required to adopt Spanish surnames. It is possible that the name BINUYA emerged as a result of this practice, as the Spanish authorities may have assigned the name to individuals or families based on their occupations or characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BINUYA can be found in the baptismal records of the San Agustin Church in Manila, which date back to the 17th century. In these records, a man named Juan BINUYA was listed as having been baptized in 1642.

In the late 19th century, a prominent Filipino figure named Miguel BINUYA was known for his involvement in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. Miguel BINUYA, born in 1865 and died in 1920, was a military leader and a close associate of the revolutionary hero, Andres Bonifacio.

Another notable individual with the surname BINUYA was Pedro BINUYA, a Filipino writer and poet who lived in the early 20th century. Pedro BINUYA, born in 1885 and died in 1962, is best known for his collection of poems titled "Mga Awit ng Paglalakbay" (Songs of Journey), which reflected his experiences as a traveler and explored themes of wanderlust and self-discovery.

In the field of sports, the name BINUYA gained recognition through the achievements of Carlos BINUYA, a Filipino basketball player who represented the national team in several international tournaments in the 1960s and 1970s. Carlos BINUYA, born in 1942 and died in 2005, was known for his skill and leadership on the court.

Another notable figure with the surname BINUYA was Maria BINUYA, a Filipino artist and sculptor who was active in the mid-20th century. Maria BINUYA, born in 1920 and died in 1998, was renowned for her intricate wood carvings and her ability to capture the essence of Filipino culture and traditions in her artwork.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Binuya

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

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

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