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

Bugayong, 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 Bugayong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bugayong in America

Bugayong is the 54418th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bugayong surname appeared 379 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 Bugayong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bugayong 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 Bugayong

The surname Bugayong originates from the Philippines, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from a combination of Visayan words, "buga" meaning "to blow" and "yong" referring to a type of reed or grass. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in crafting or working with reeds or grasses.

During the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines, the use of surnames became more widespread, as the Spanish authorities encouraged the adoption of permanent family names. It is possible that Bugayong was initially a descriptive name given to a person or family involved in reed-related trades or residing near areas abundant with such vegetation.

One of the earliest known records of the Bugayong surname dates back to the early 18th century, when a man named Juan Bugayong was listed in a church register from the province of Cebu. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a recognized surname by that time.

In the 19th century, there are references to a prominent family with the Bugayong surname in the town of Carcar, Cebu. This family was known for their involvement in local politics and community affairs, indicating that the name had gained a certain level of prestige and recognition.

Notable individuals with the Bugayong surname include:

1. Mariano Bugayong (1827-1891), a landowner and local leader in Carcar, Cebu.
2. Tomasa Bugayong (1845-1920), a philanthropist and founder of a local school in Carcar.
3. Dionisio Bugayong (1870-1942), a lawyer and judge who served in various courts in the Visayas region.
4. Emilio Bugayong (1898-1976), an educator and writer who published several works on local history and culture.
5. Remedios Bugayong (1920-2005), a renowned artist known for her intricate designs in traditional Filipino textiles and embroidery.

While the Bugayong surname is more prevalent in the Visayas region, particularly in Cebu, it has also spread to other parts of the Philippines over time due to migration and intermarriages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bugayong

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

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

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