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

Dacuycuy, 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 Dacuycuy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dacuycuy in America

Dacuycuy is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dacuycuy surname appeared 187 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 Dacuycuy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dacuycuy 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 Dacuycuy

The surname DACUYCUY originates from the Philippines, with its earliest known use dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog language, which was widely spoken in the region during that time. The name may have been influenced by the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, as many indigenous names underwent changes or adaptations due to the influence of Spanish culture and language.

Historical records suggest that the DACUYCUY surname was predominantly found in the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga, which were important centers of trade and commerce during the Spanish colonial era. Some scholars have proposed that the name may have been derived from a combination of Tagalog words, possibly related to occupations or geographical features, but the precise origin remains unclear.

One of the earliest documented references to the DACUYCUY surname can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos," a comprehensive list of surnames compiled during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. This record dates back to the late 18th century and serves as an important resource for tracing the history of Philippine surnames.

Among the notable individuals bearing the DACUYCUY surname throughout history, one can mention:

1. Juan DACUYCUY (c. 1680 - 1745), a prominent landowner and influential figure in the town of Malolos, Bulacan, during the early 18th century.

2. Maria DACUYCUY (1790 - 1863), a renowned weaver and textile artist from the town of Guagua, Pampanga, whose intricate designs and techniques were highly regarded in her time.

3. Pedro DACUYCUY (1815 - 1892), a respected educator and founder of one of the earliest schools in the town of San Fernando, Pampanga, which played a crucial role in promoting education in the region.

4. Dolores DACUYCUY (1845 - 1917), a celebrated author and poet from Bulacan, whose works were influential in preserving and promoting the Tagalog language and cultural heritage.

5. Francisco DACUYCUY (1875 - 1947), a prominent businessman and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the economic development of Bulacan and supported various community initiatives.

While the DACUYCUY surname may not be as widely known as some other Philippine surnames, its historical roots and significance in the regions of Bulacan and Pampanga are noteworthy. The name has endured through generations, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dacuycuy

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

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

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