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

Cayanan, 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 Cayanan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cayanan in America

Cayanan is the 49087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cayanan surname appeared 429 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 Cayanan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cayanan 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 Cayanan

The surname CAYANAN is believed to have originated from the Philippines. It is likely derived from the Tagalog word "cayan," which means "to wait" or "to expect." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their patience or anticipation.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname CAYANAN can be traced back to the late 16th century in the Philippines. During the Spanish colonization of the islands, many Filipinos adopted Spanish-sounding surnames, often derived from their native languages or from geographic locations.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname CAYANAN was Juan CAYANAN, a farmer who lived in the province of Pampanga in the early 17th century. Records from that time show that he owned a small plot of land near the town of Mexico, which was a Spanish settlement in the northern part of the island of Luzon.

In the 18th century, the name CAYANAN appeared in various documents related to the Catholic Church in the Philippines. For example, a woman named Maria CAYANAN was recorded as a member of the Convent of Santa Clara in Manila in 1732.

During the 19th century, the surname CAYANAN began to spread beyond the Philippines. One notable individual was Carlos CAYANAN, a Filipino merchant who established a successful trading business in Singapore in the 1840s. He was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and his efforts in promoting trade between the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

Another prominent figure with the surname CAYANAN was Filomena CAYANAN, a renowned Filipino writer and poet who lived from 1858 to 1932. She was recognized for her contributions to the development of Philippine literature and her advocacy for women's rights and education.

In the 20th century, the name CAYANAN continued to be found in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Filipino communities. One such individual was Julio CAYANAN, a Filipino-American activist and labor organizer who played a crucial role in the farm workers' movement in California during the 1960s and 1970s.

While the surname CAYANAN has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other countries and continents, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped the modern world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cayanan

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

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

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