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

Calayag, 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 Calayag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calayag in America

Calayag is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calayag surname appeared 172 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 Calayag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calayag 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 Calayag

The surname Calayag originates from the Philippines, likely emerging in the 16th or 17th century during the Spanish colonial period. It is believed to be derived from the Visayan word "calayag" or "kalayag," which means "to sail" or "to voyage." This suggests that the name may have been associated with seafarers, fishermen, or those involved in maritime activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Calayag surname can be found in the archives of the Archdiocese of Manila, where a baptismal record from 1712 mentions a certain Juan Calayag. This document provides evidence of the surname's existence during the Spanish era in the Philippines.

In the 19th century, the Calayag name appeared in various historical records, such as land titles and census records from the provinces of Cebu and Bohol. These documents indicate that the surname was prevalent in the central Visayan region of the Philippines, further supporting its linguistic roots in the Visayan languages.

A notable figure bearing the Calayag surname was Pedro Calayag (1845-1923), a prominent lawyer and politician from Cebu. He served as a member of the Philippine Commission, which was established by the United States to govern the Philippine Islands after the Spanish-American War.

Another individual of historical significance was Catalina Calayag (1872-1948), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in the Philippines. She founded the first all-female teacher training school in Cebu and was instrumental in promoting educational opportunities for women.

In the realm of literature, the Filipino writer and poet Leopoldo Calayag (1902-1978) made significant contributions to the development of modern Philippine literature. His works explored themes of social justice, nationalism, and the struggles of the common people.

During the 20th century, the Calayag surname was also associated with several notable figures in various fields, such as Antonio Calayag (1920-2005), a respected architect who designed numerous landmarks in Manila, and Maria Calayag (1935-2012), a pioneering environmentalist and conservationist.

While the Calayag surname is primarily concentrated in the Philippines, it is also found among Filipino communities around the world, reflecting the country's rich history of migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calayag

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

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

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