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

Cariaga, 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 Cariaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cariaga in America

Cariaga is the 24934th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cariaga surname appeared 997 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 Cariaga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cariaga 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 Cariaga

The surname Cariaga has its origins in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region. It is believed to have derived from the Cebuano language, spoken in parts of the central Philippines. The name is thought to have roots in the Cebuano word "karig," which means "to lean" or "to incline," suggesting a possible connection to a physical characteristic or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cariaga can be found in the Spanish colonial records of the 17th century. During this period, the Philippines was under Spanish rule, and many indigenous names were documented by Spanish officials and missionaries. The name appears in various forms, such as "Cariaga," "Cariago," and "Cariagu," reflecting the challenges of transcribing non-Spanish names into the Latin alphabet.

In the late 18th century, a prominent figure named Juan Cariaga (1756-1821) emerged as a respected leader in the town of Calamba, Laguna Province. He played a significant role in the local community and was known for his advocacy of education and social reforms.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Cariaga was Domingo Cariaga (1805-1878), a renowned artist from the town of Tondo, Manila. His paintings and sculptures captured the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines and are now considered valuable works of art.

In the 20th century, Cariaga became a more widely recognized surname in the Philippines. One prominent individual was Mariano Cariaga (1914-1992), a celebrated writer and poet who contributed significantly to the development of Philippine literature in both English and Tagalog.

The name Cariaga has also been associated with several place names in the Philippines. For example, Barangay Cariaga is a small village located in the municipality of Calamba, Laguna Province, potentially named after an early settler or landowner with the surname Cariaga.

While the surname Cariaga is not among the most common in the Philippines, it has a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the diverse linguistic and ethnic heritage of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cariaga

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

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

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