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

Bumagat, 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 Bumagat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bumagat in America

Bumagat is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bumagat surname appeared 186 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 Bumagat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bumagat 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 Bumagat

The surname BUMAGAT is believed to have originated in the Philippines, particularly in the Visayan region, during the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Visayan word "bumagat," which means "to carry a load" or "to bear a burden." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone whose occupation involved carrying or transporting goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BUMAGAT can be found in a Spanish colonial document from the late 17th century, where it was spelled "Bumagat." This document listed several individuals with this surname, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

In the 19th century, the name BUMAGAT appeared in various census records and church documents in the Philippines. One notable individual was Juan BUMAGAT, a farmer from the province of Cebu, who was born in 1820 and lived until 1892.

Another historical figure with the surname BUMAGAT was Maria BUMAGAT, a midwife and healer from the town of Bacolod, who lived in the late 19th century. She was renowned for her knowledge of traditional medicine and her skill in assisting with childbirth.

In the early 20th century, Pedro BUMAGAT, a teacher and activist from the province of Negros Occidental, played a significant role in the Philippine independence movement. He was born in 1885 and dedicated his life to advocating for Philippine sovereignty and the preservation of indigenous cultures.

During the mid-20th century, the name BUMAGAT gained recognition in the field of literature. Isabela BUMAGAT, a celebrated poet and writer from the province of Leyte, was born in 1920. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the struggles of rural life in the Philippines.

Another notable figure with the surname BUMAGAT was Antonio BUMAGAT, a renowned artist and sculptor from the province of Cebu. Born in 1935, his works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines and often depicted scenes from daily life and traditional rituals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bumagat

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

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

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