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

Butay, 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 Butay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Butay in America

Butay is the 71265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Butay surname appeared 274 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 Butay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Butay 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 Butay

The surname BUTAY has its origins in the Philippines, with the earliest records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Visayan word "butay," which means "to give" or "to share." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone who was generous or charitable.

In the Philippines, surnames were not commonly used until the Spanish colonization period, when the Spanish authorities required Filipinos to adopt surnames. Many Filipinos chose surnames that reflected their occupations, physical characteristics, or personal traits, which could explain the adoption of the name BUTAY.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BUTAY can be found in the records of the Archdiocese of Manila, where a certain Juan BUTAY was listed as a resident of Tondo, a district in the city, in the late 1500s. Another early reference is found in the records of the Franciscan mission in Cebu, which mention a Diego BUTAY in the early 1600s.

During the Spanish colonial era, the surname BUTAY was predominantly found in the Visayas region of the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, and Leyte. This could be an indication that the name originated in this area.

One notable individual with the surname BUTAY was Pedro BUTAY, a prominent landowner and businessman in Cebu in the late 18th century. He was known for his philanthropic works and was a significant benefactor of the local church.

In the 19th century, José BUTAY was a respected educator and writer in Bohol. He authored several textbooks and articles on Philippine history and culture.

Another notable figure was Mariano BUTAY, a military officer who fought against the Spanish colonial forces during the Philippine Revolution in the late 19th century. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in several battles.

In the early 20th century, Emilio BUTAY was a renowned artist and sculptor from Cebu. His works were widely acclaimed and displayed in various exhibitions in the Philippines and abroad.

Lastly, Dolores BUTAY was a pioneering woman in Philippine journalism, serving as the editor of a prominent newspaper in Manila in the mid-20th century. She was known for her fearless reporting and advocacy for social justice.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Butay

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

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

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