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

Cabuhat, 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 Cabuhat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabuhat in America

Cabuhat is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabuhat surname appeared 125 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 Cabuhat.

The history of the last name Cabuhat

The surname CABUHAT is believed to have originated in the Philippines, although its exact origins and meaning remain somewhat uncertain. It is thought to be a variation of a more common Filipino surname, with the letters transposed or altered over time.

One theory suggests that CABUHAT may be derived from the Spanish word "cabeza," meaning head or leader, possibly indicating that an early bearer of the name held a position of authority or prominence within their community. Alternatively, it could stem from a place name or geographic feature, as many surnames have their roots in locations or landmarks.

Records of the CABUHAT surname can be traced back to the late 16th century, during the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. Some of the earliest documented instances appear in parish records and census documents from the island of Luzon, particularly in the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga.

One notable individual bearing the CABUHAT surname was Juan CABUHAT, a farmer and landowner who lived in the town of Guiguinto, Bulacan, in the mid-18th century. He was known for his involvement in local agricultural affairs and is mentioned in several land grant records from that period.

Another early figure was Maria CABUHAT, born in Malolos, Bulacan, in 1785. She was a skilled weaver and helped preserve traditional Filipino textile arts in her community. Her work is referenced in several historical accounts of local craftsmanship.

In the 19th century, a man named Patricio CABUHAT gained some renown as a skilled carpenter and woodworker in the town of Bacolor, Pampanga. He was commissioned to work on several notable buildings and churches in the region, including the famous San Guillermo Parish Church.

Moving into the 20th century, one notable bearer of the CABUHAT name was Feliciano CABUHAT, a teacher and educator who was born in Bulacan in 1901. He dedicated his career to improving educational opportunities in rural areas and was recognized for his contributions to literacy and community development.

Finally, in more recent times, Rosario CABUHAT, born in 1935 in Guiguinto, Bulacan, gained recognition as a talented artist and painter. Her works, which often depicted scenes from rural Philippine life, were exhibited in various galleries across the country and helped preserve the nation's cultural heritage through art.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabuhat

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

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

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