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

Guiao, 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 Guiao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guiao in America

Guiao is the 71478th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guiao surname appeared 273 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 Guiao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guiao 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 Guiao

The surname GUIAO has its origins in the Philippines. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "guia," which means "guide" or "leader." The name likely emerged in the 16th or 17th century when the Philippines was a Spanish colony.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GUIAO can be found in the Catálogo Alfabético de Apellidos, a compilation of surnames used in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. This document, which dates back to the late 18th century, lists several families with the surname GUIAO residing in various parts of the archipelago.

The GUIAO surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the late 19th century, a man named Juan GUIAO served as a local government official in the town of Taal, Batangas. He played a significant role in the development of the town's infrastructure and was instrumental in the construction of several public works projects.

Another prominent figure with the GUIAO surname was José GUIAO, a Filipino writer and journalist who lived in the early 20th century. He was known for his contributions to the development of Filipino literature and his advocacy for social and political reforms during the American colonial period.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century, a woman named Maria GUIAO was recognized for her bravery and leadership. She served as a courier and spy for the revolutionary forces, risking her life to deliver important messages and gather intelligence.

In the field of sports, the GUIAO surname has been carried by several notable individuals. One example is Yeng GUIAO, a former professional basketball player and coach who led the Philippine national basketball team in various international competitions during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Another notable figure is Benigno GUIAO, a Filipino artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from Philippine history and culture. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums across the country.

While the GUIAO surname is relatively uncommon outside of the Philippines, it has a rich history and cultural significance within the country. The name's association with leadership, guidance, and patriotism has been carried on by many individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guiao

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

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

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