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

Guiang, 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 Guiang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guiang in America

Guiang is the 53316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guiang surname appeared 388 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 Guiang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guiang 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 Guiang

The surname GUIANG originated in the Philippines, where it can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog language, which is spoken in the northern region of the Philippines. The name GUIANG may be a variation of the Tagalog word "guiang," which means "to bow" or "to bend."

One of the earliest documented references to the surname GUIANG can be found in the Spanish colonial records from the 16th century. During this period, Spanish conquistadors and missionaries began documenting the indigenous names of the Philippine inhabitants. The surname GUIANG was likely recorded as a result of this process.

In the 17th century, a notable individual bearing the surname GUIANG was Juan GUIANG, a local landowner and farmer in the province of Bulacan. Juan GUIANG was born in 1635 and was known for his contributions to the agricultural development of the region.

Another prominent figure with the surname GUIANG was Maria GUIANG, who lived in the late 18th century. Maria GUIANG was a respected community leader and advocate for women's rights in the town of Taal, Batangas. She was born in 1765 and played a significant role in the local resistance against Spanish colonial rule.

During the 19th century, the GUIANG family became influential in the city of Manila. One member, Pedro GUIANG (1820-1892), was a successful merchant and philanthropist. He established several schools and charitable organizations in the city, contributing to the education and welfare of the local community.

In the early 20th century, a notable figure with the surname GUIANG was Rosario GUIANG (1885-1962), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist. She founded several educational institutions and worked tirelessly to promote gender equality and access to education for women in the Philippines.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname GUIANG was Manuel GUIANG (1910-1998), a renowned artist and sculptor. His works were heavily influenced by Filipino folklore and cultural traditions, and he is celebrated as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century in the Philippines.

While the surname GUIANG has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its historical origins can be traced back to the early colonial period in the Philippine archipelago, where it emerged as a reflection of the indigenous Tagalog language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guiang

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

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

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