2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bumagat
A Spanish surname indicating the descendant of someone who was mute or speechless.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 284 Americans carry the last name Bumagat. That puts it at #82,069 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,206,881 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bumagat surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
284
1 in 1,206,881
Census rank
#82,069
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
248
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 248 bearers of the surname Bumagat in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 82069th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bumagat, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.2%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bumagat
Among Census respondents with the surname Bumagat, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.2%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Bumagat bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bumagat surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander96.4% · 239
- White1.2% · 3
- Two or more races1.2% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bumagat
Bumagat appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#97,671
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 186
+80 bearers (+75.5%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 46,176 places
2020
#82,069
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 248
+62 bearers (+33.3%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 15,602 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #97,671 | 186 | 0.06 | +80 bearers (+75.5%) | Up 46,176 places |
| 2020 | #82,069 | 248 | 0.08 | +62 bearers (+33.3%) | Up 15,602 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bumagat surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,671 | #82,069 | 16.0% |
| Count | 186 | 248 | 33.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.08 | 38.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bumagat bearers went from 186 to 248 (+33.3% change). The surname moved up 15,602 positions in the national ranking, going from #97,671 to #82,069.
FAQ
Bumagat surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bumagat?
Name Census estimates that about 284 living Americans carry the surname Bumagat. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,206,881 residents.
How common is Bumagat?
Bumagat ranks #82,069 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 248 people with the surname Bumagat. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (284), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bumagat.
Has Bumagat become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bumagat went from 186 recorded bearers to 248. That is an increase of 62 (+33.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #97,671 to #82,069.
What does the Census say about the background of Bumagat?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bumagat, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.2%) and Two or More Races (1.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bumagat in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (239 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bumagat appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (96.4%), White (1.2%), Two or More Races (1.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bumagat (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bumagat mean?
A Spanish surname indicating the descendant of someone who was mute or speechless. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bumagat (0.08 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Bumagat?
Find out how many people have the surname Bumagat on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.