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

Gumayagay, 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 Gumayagay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gumayagay in America

Gumayagay is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gumayagay surname appeared 110 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 Gumayagay.

The history of the last name Gumayagay

The surname GUMAYAGAY has its origins in the Philippines. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, when the Spanish colonization of the archipelago was in full swing. The name is thought to be derived from the Visayan word "gumaya," which means "to imitate" or "to mimic," and the suffix "-gay," which is a common ending in Filipino surnames.

One of the earliest recorded appearances of the name GUMAYAGAY can be found in the "Libro de las Casas" (Book of Houses), a census-like document compiled by Spanish officials in the late 16th century. This record mentions a family with the surname GUMAYAGAY residing in the village of Dapitan, located in the northern part of the island of Mindanao.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the GUMAYAGAY name was Juan GUMAYAGAY, a local chieftain who played a pivotal role in the resistance against Spanish rule in the central Visayan region. Juan GUMAYAGAY's exact birth and death dates are unknown, but historical accounts suggest he was active in the latter half of the 17th century.

The name GUMAYAGAY also appears in several old manuscripts and records from the Spanish colonial period, including the "Libro de Tributos" (Book of Tributes), which lists the names of families who were required to pay taxes to the Spanish crown. These records indicate that the GUMAYAGAY surname was prevalent in various parts of the Visayas region, particularly in the islands of Cebu, Bohol, and Negros.

Another notable figure with the GUMAYAGAY surname was Maria GUMAYAGAY, a prominent landowner and businesswoman who lived in the late 18th century. Maria GUMAYAGAY owned vast tracts of land in the province of Iloilo and was actively involved in the local economy, trading various agricultural products.

In the 19th century, Pedro GUMAYAGAY, born in 1825, was a prominent educator and advocate for Filipino rights during the Spanish colonial period. He established several schools in his native province of Leyte and was a vocal critic of the Spanish government's policies towards the Filipino people.

Throughout the centuries, the GUMAYAGAY surname has maintained a strong presence in various parts of the Philippines, particularly in the central and southern regions of the country. While the exact origin and meaning of the name remain subject to speculation, it is undoubtedly a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Filipino people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gumayagay

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

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

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