2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cabugao
An indigenous surname from the Philippines, possibly referring to an inhabitant of the town of Cabugao.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Cabugao. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cabugao surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Cabugao in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cabugao, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and White (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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In the 19th century, the Cabugao surname began to appear in various historical documents and records, such as birth and marriage certificates, land deeds, and census records in the Ilocos Sur region.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cabugao
Among Census respondents with the surname Cabugao, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and White (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Cabugao bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cabugao surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander95.1% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- White1.0% · 1
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cabugao
Cabugao appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-7 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 4,787 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 4,787 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cabugao surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #154,182 | -3.2% |
| Count | 110 | 103 | -6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cabugao bearers went from 110 to 103 (-6.4% change). The surname moved down 4,787 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #154,182.
FAQ
Cabugao surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cabugao?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Cabugao. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Cabugao?
Cabugao ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Cabugao. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cabugao.
Has Cabugao become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cabugao went from 110 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Cabugao?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cabugao, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and White (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cabugao in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cabugao appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (95.1%), Hispanic (2.9%), White (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cabugao (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cabugao mean?
An indigenous surname from the Philippines, possibly referring to an inhabitant of the town of Cabugao. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cabugao (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Cabugao?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.