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

DeGuia, 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 DeGuia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeGuia in America

DeGuia is the 38850th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeGuia surname appeared 568 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 DeGuia.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeGuia 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 DeGuia

The surname DEGUIA has its origins in the Philippines, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "guía," meaning "guide" or "leader," possibly indicating that the name's ancestors held positions of authority within their communities.

During the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, many Filipinos adopted Spanish surnames as a result of the Spanish naming system imposed by the colonial authorities. The name DEGUIA likely emerged during this period, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of the time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the DEGUIA surname was Juan DEGUIA, a prominent landowner and community leader in the province of Pampanga in the late 17th century. His name appears in various land records and local histories from that era, highlighting the significance of his family's role in the region.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the DEGUIA surname was Mariano DEGUIA, a respected educator and advocate for Filipino education during the latter part of the Spanish colonial period. He established several schools and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for his countrymen.

During the American colonial period in the Philippines, which began in the late 19th century, the DEGUIA surname continued to be prominent. One noteworthy individual was Francisca DEGUIA, a influential businesswoman and philanthropist from Manila who made significant contributions to various charitable causes in the early 20th century.

Another individual of note was General Emilio DEGUIA, a highly decorated military officer who played a crucial role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. His bravery and leadership during the struggle for independence earned him a place in Philippine history.

In more recent times, the DEGUIA surname has continued to be associated with individuals who have made important contributions to various fields, including politics, education, and the arts. However, this report focuses primarily on the historical origins and early bearers of the name rather than on contemporary figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeGuia

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

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

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