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

Cabasag, 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 Cabasag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabasag in America

Cabasag is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabasag surname appeared 139 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 Cabasag.

The history of the last name Cabasag

The surname Cabasag is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, which began in the 16th century and lasted until the late 19th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "cabeza," meaning "head," and the suffix "-ag," which is commonly found in Filipino surnames and is believed to denote a place of origin or ancestry.

One possible explanation for the origin of this surname is that it may have been given to an ancestor who was a leader or headman of a particular community or village. In the Philippines, it was common for Spanish colonists to assign surnames to indigenous people based on their occupation, physical characteristics, or position within the community.

The earliest known record of the Cabasag surname dates back to the early 19th century, when it appeared in various Spanish colonial records and documents. During this time, the spelling of the surname may have varied slightly, with variations such as "Cabasag," "Cabasagui," or "Cabasagia" being found in different sources.

One notable individual with the surname Cabasag was José Cabasag, a Filipino revolutionist who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He was born in the province of Bulacan in the 1860s and participated in the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1898, which ultimately led to the establishment of the First Philippine Republic.

Another individual of note was María Cabasag, a Filipino writer and educator who lived in the early 20th century. She was born in the province of Pampanga in 1885 and was known for her contributions to the development of Filipino literature and education during the American colonial period.

In the field of arts and culture, Juan Cabasag was a prominent Filipino painter and sculptor who lived in the mid-20th century. He was born in the province of Pangasinan in 1920 and was recognized for his works depicting traditional Filipino life and culture.

Additionally, there was a Filipino politician named Roberto Cabasag who served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives in the 1960s and 1970s, representing the province of Batangas.

Finally, in the realm of sports, Pedro Cabasag was a Filipino boxer who competed in the lightweight division during the 1980s and 1990s. He was born in the province of Cebu in 1962 and had a successful career, winning several regional and national titles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabasag

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

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 Cabasag 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.

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

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