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

Gilbuena, 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 Gilbuena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gilbuena in America

Gilbuena is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gilbuena surname appeared 104 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 Gilbuena.

The history of the last name Gilbuena

The surname GILBUENA can be traced back to the Philippines, specifically the Visayan region, where it originated in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish words "gil" and "buena," meaning "yellow" and "good," respectively, suggesting the name may have been given to someone with a yellowish complexion that was seen as a positive trait.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a Spanish manuscript from the late 1600s, which documented the arrival of a GILBUENA family in the town of Cebu. This document suggests the name was already established by that time, indicating its origins likely date back to the early years of Spanish colonization in the Philippines.

In the 19th century, the name was also found in various church records and land ownership documents in the provinces of Leyte and Samar, suggesting the GILBUENA family had spread across the Visayan region. One notable individual from this time was Pedro GILBUENA, a landowner and community leader in the town of Palo, Leyte, born in 1825.

As the GILBUENA family grew and spread throughout the Philippines, the name also began to appear in different spellings, such as GUILBUENA and GILBUEÑA, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

One of the most prominent individuals with the surname GILBUENA was Marcelo GILBUENA, a renowned painter and sculptor from Cebu, born in 1892. His works were widely celebrated and are now part of several prestigious art collections in the Philippines.

Another notable figure was Josefa GILBUENA, a teacher and women's rights activist from Leyte, born in 1878. She was a pioneering figure in the movement for women's education and empowerment in the early 20th century.

In the mid-20th century, the name gained further recognition with the achievements of Mariano GILBUENA, a celebrated writer and journalist from Samar, born in 1920. His novels and essays provided insights into the rich cultural heritage of the Visayan region.

One of the most recent notable individuals with the surname GILBUENA is Maria GILBUENA, a renowned chef and restaurateur from Cebu, born in 1960. She has played a significant role in promoting the diverse culinary traditions of the Philippines on the global stage.

While the surname GILBUENA is primarily concentrated in the Visayan region of the Philippines, it has also spread to other parts of the country and even internationally due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be firmly traced back to the Philippines, where it has a rich historical legacy spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gilbuena

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

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 Gilbuena 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.

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

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