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

Cuasay, 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 Cuasay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuasay in America

Cuasay is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuasay surname appeared 169 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 Cuasay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuasay 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 Cuasay

The surname Cuasay is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "cuarzos," which means "quartz" or "rock crystal." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked with quartz-rich areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cuasay can be found in the Philippine census records from the late 18th century. These records document several families with this surname living in the provinces of Batangas and Laguna, located in the southern part of Luzon Island.

In the early 19th century, a man named Juan Cuasay (1785-1842) was a prominent landowner and farmer in the town of Lipa, Batangas. He was known for his successful cultivation of sugarcane and his involvement in local politics.

Another notable individual with this surname was Maria Cuasay (1820-1892), a respected midwife and herbalist from the town of Calamba, Laguna. She was renowned for her expertise in traditional Filipino medicine and her dedication to helping women during childbirth.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century, a man named Joaquin Cuasay (1865-1903) served as a captain in the revolutionary forces. He fought bravely in several battles and was eventually captured and executed by the Spanish authorities.

In the early 20th century, a woman named Dolores Cuasay (1898-1972) gained recognition as a talented poet and writer. She published several collections of poetry and short stories that explored themes of love, nature, and Philippine culture.

While the surname Cuasay is not extremely common, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of Filipino surnames, reflecting the country's diverse cultural heritage and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuasay

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

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

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