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

Cabugao, 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 Cabugao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabugao in America

Cabugao is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabugao surname appeared 110 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 Cabugao.

The history of the last name Cabugao

The surname Cabugao is of Filipino origin, originating from the town of Cabugao in the province of Ilocos Sur, located in the northern region of the Philippines. The name is believed to have derived from the Ilocano word "cabugao," which means "north wind" or "northern breeze."

The town of Cabugao has been mentioned in historical records dating back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonial period. It was an important settlement along the coastal region of Ilocos Sur, known for its fertile lands and coastal fishing activities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Cabugao surname can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos" (Alphabetical Catalog of Surnames), a document compiled by the Spanish authorities in the Philippines in the late 18th century. This catalog was created as a means of assigning Spanish-sounding surnames to Filipino families.

In the 19th century, the Cabugao surname began to appear in various historical documents and records, such as birth and marriage certificates, land deeds, and census records in the Ilocos Sur region.

Among the notable individuals who bore the Cabugao surname throughout history are:

1. Juan Cabugao (1842-1910), a prominent landowner and community leader in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, during the late Spanish colonial period.
2. Francisca Cabugao (1875-1952), a renowned educator and advocate for women's education in the Ilocos region during the early 20th century.
3. Mariano Cabugao (1898-1976), a Filipino writer and poet who gained recognition for his works in the Ilocano language.
4. Emilio Cabugao (1920-2002), a celebrated painter and visual artist from Ilocos Sur, known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes.
5. Josefa Cabugao (1932-2018), a respected community organizer and social activist who worked tirelessly for the rights of farmers and indigenous communities in the Ilocos region.

The Cabugao surname has been associated with the town of Cabugao and the surrounding areas of Ilocos Sur for centuries, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the region. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots can be traced back to the northern winds that have long been a defining feature of the Ilocos landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabugao

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

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

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