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

Cabusao, 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 Cabusao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabusao in America

Cabusao is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabusao surname appeared 124 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 Cabusao.

The history of the last name Cabusao

The surname CABUSAO is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. It is thought to be a combination of two Spanish words, "cabo" meaning "head" or "chief," and "usao" meaning "custom" or "usage." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who held a position of authority or leadership within a community and was responsible for upholding local traditions and customs.

The earliest known record of the name CABUSAO dates back to the late 17th century, when it appeared in a document from the town of Lipa, located in the province of Batangas, on the island of Luzon. This document referred to a landowner named Juan CABUSAO, who was granted a parcel of land by the Spanish authorities in recognition of his service to the crown.

In the 19th century, the name CABUSAO was found in various historical records from the provinces of Batangas and Laguna, indicating that the family had established roots in these regions. One notable figure was Pedro CABUSAO, a wealthy landowner and businessman who lived in the town of Tanauan, Batangas, in the mid-1800s.

Another prominent individual bearing the CABUSAO surname was Marcelo CABUSAO, a prominent lawyer and political figure from Calamba, Laguna, who served as a member of the Philippine legislature in the early 20th century during the American colonial period.

During the Spanish colonial era, the name CABUSAO was sometimes spelled differently, such as "CABUSAU" or "CABUSAHU," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common at the time. Additionally, some historical records may have included variations of the name due to errors in transcription or translation.

Other notable individuals with the CABUSAO surname throughout history include:

1. Mariano CABUSAO, a renowned artist and sculptor from Lipa, Batangas, who lived in the late 19th century and created many religious works of art for local churches.

2. Josefa CABUSAO, a notable educator and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century, who established one of the first schools for girls in the town of Tanauan, Batangas.

3. Gregorio CABUSAO, a prominent businessman and landowner from Calamba, Laguna, who was involved in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century.

4. Bernardo CABUSAO, a celebrated musician and composer from Batangas, known for his contributions to the development of traditional Filipino music genres in the early 20th century.

5. Francisca CABUSAO, a respected midwife and healer from Lipa, Batangas, who was renowned for her knowledge of traditional medicinal practices in the late 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabusao

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

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

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