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

Bungcayao, 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 Bungcayao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bungcayao in America

Bungcayao is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bungcayao surname appeared 171 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 Bungcayao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bungcayao 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 Bungcayao

The surname BUNGCAYAO originates from the Philippines, particularly in the Visayan region. It is believed to have derived from the Visayan word "bungcag," which means "to break" or "to crack," and the word "yao," which means "seed" or "grain." This suggests that the name may have been associated with agricultural activities or the processing of grains.

In the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, surnames were introduced to the local population. Many Filipinos adopted surnames based on their occupations, physical characteristics, or places of origin. The name BUNGCAYAO likely emerged during this period, possibly reflecting the occupation or location of the family who first adopted it.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BUNGCAYAO can be found in the historical records of the town of Dumangas, located in the province of Iloilo, in the Visayan region. In the late 18th century, a man named Juan BUNGCAYAO was documented as a prominent landowner and farmer in the area.

Another notable bearer of the name was Emilio BUNGCAYAO, a revolutionary leader during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He was born in 1865 in the town of Miagao, also in the province of Iloilo, and played a significant role in the struggle for Philippine independence.

In the early 20th century, a man named Mariano BUNGCAYAO was a respected educator and community leader in the town of Pototan, Iloilo. He established one of the first schools in the area and was instrumental in promoting education among the local population.

During the mid-20th century, Florencio BUNGCAYAO gained recognition as a talented artist and sculptor. Born in 1920 in the town of Dumangas, his works were widely exhibited and celebrated for their intricate detail and representation of Philippine culture.

Another notable figure was Remedios BUNGCAYAO, a prominent writer and journalist who wrote extensively on social and political issues in the Philippines during the latter half of the 20th century. She was born in 1935 in the city of Iloilo and her works shed light on the struggles and aspirations of the Filipino people.

While the surname BUNGCAYAO is relatively uncommon outside of the Visayan region, it holds a rich history and reflects the cultural heritage of the Philippines. The name has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from agriculture and revolution to education, arts, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bungcayao

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

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

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