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

Dalisay, 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 Dalisay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dalisay in America

Dalisay is the 55841st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dalisay surname appeared 367 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 Dalisay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dalisay 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 Dalisay

The surname DALISAY originated in the Philippines and is of Tagalog origin. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "dalisay" which means pure or unsullied. The name likely first appeared in the 16th or 17th century during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines.

DALISAY was originally a descriptive surname given to individuals who were perceived as pure, innocent, or virtuous. It may have been bestowed upon someone who exhibited exceptional moral character or lived a life of integrity. The name could also have been used to describe someone of unmixed heritage or pure ancestry.

While no specific historical records or manuscripts have been found that reference the surname DALISAY, it is a relatively common surname in the Philippines. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely found in parish records, baptismal registers, or census documents from the Spanish colonial era.

Notable individuals with the surname DALISAY include:

1. Josefina Dalisay (1904-1998), a Filipino writer and journalist known for her short stories and novels.
2. Jose Dalisay Jr. (born 1954), a contemporary Filipino novelist, poet, and professor of English at the University of the Philippines.
3. Solita Dalisay (1923-2016), a Filipino actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows.
4. Virgilio Dalisay (1917-1997), a Filipino painter and sculptor known for his abstract expressionist works.
5. Herminio Dalisay (1923-2005), a Filipino politician who served as a Senator of the Philippines from 1987 to 1992.

The surname DALISAY is deeply rooted in Philippine culture and history, originating from the Tagalog language and carrying connotations of purity and virtue. It has been borne by notable figures in various fields, including literature, art, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dalisay

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Dalisay, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!