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

Cablay, 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 Cablay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cablay in America

Cablay is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cablay surname appeared 162 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 Cablay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cablay 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 Cablay

The surname CABLAY is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "cabildo," which referred to a municipal council or town council. This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were involved in local government or held positions within these councils.

The earliest known records of the CABLAY surname can be traced back to the late 16th century in various historical documents and records kept by the Spanish colonial administration in the Philippines. Some of these records include baptismal records, marriage registers, and land ownership documents.

One notable historical figure with the CABLAY surname was Juan CABLAY, a prominent landowner and member of the local cabildo in the town of Taal, Batangas, in the early 18th century. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his contributions to the development of the town.

Another individual of note was Maria CABLAY, who lived in the town of Lipa, Batangas, in the late 18th century. She was a respected member of the community and is mentioned in several historical accounts for her charitable works and support for the local church.

In the 19th century, a prominent CABLAY family resided in the town of Bauan, Batangas. One of its members, Francisco CABLAY, was a successful businessman and landowner who played a significant role in the town's economic growth during that period.

Towards the end of the Spanish colonial era, a CABLAY family from the town of Tanauan, Batangas, gained recognition for their involvement in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule. One of the family members, Pedro CABLAY, was a revolutionary soldier who fought alongside the Philippine forces.

While the CABLAY surname has its roots in the Philippines, it is also found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. However, the majority of historical references and records trace the name's origins back to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cablay

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

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

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