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

Dimaya, 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 Dimaya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dimaya in America

Dimaya is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dimaya surname appeared 226 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 Dimaya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dimaya 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 Dimaya

The surname DIMAYA has its origins in the Philippines, where it emerged in the 16th century during the Spanish colonial period. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "dimaya," which means "to wander" or "to roam." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person or a family who traveled extensively or led a nomadic lifestyle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DIMAYA can be found in the 17th century Spanish colonial records from the Manila region. These documents mention a certain Diego DIMAYA, who was a landowner and farmer in the area around 1650. Another notable mention is in the 1720 census of the town of Tondo, where several families with the surname DIMAYA were listed as residents.

In the 19th century, the name DIMAYA gained prominence when a prominent figure named Juan DIMAYA (1810-1878) became a respected leader in the Philippine independence movement against Spanish rule. He was a prominent writer and activist who advocated for greater autonomy and rights for the Filipino people.

Another notable DIMAYA was Maria DIMAYA (1865-1931), a renowned educator and advocate for women's education in the Philippines. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Manila and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and empowerment for women in her country.

During the American colonial period in the early 20th century, a politician named Emilio DIMAYA (1880-1952) served as a member of the Philippine Assembly and later as a Senator in the Commonwealth government. He was known for his advocacy of agrarian reform and his efforts to improve the lives of farmers and rural communities.

In more recent times, the name DIMAYA has been associated with individuals in various fields, such as arts and culture. For instance, Antonio DIMAYA (1928-2005) was a renowned painter and sculptor whose works captured the vibrant traditions and landscapes of the Philippines.

The surname DIMAYA has also been found in other parts of the world, particularly in areas with significant Filipino diaspora communities, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. However, its roots can be traced back to the Philippines, where it has a rich historical significance and cultural legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dimaya

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

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

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