2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gumayagay
A surname possibly of Filipino origin meaning "movement" or "motion".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Gumayagay. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gumayagay surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Gumayagay in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gumayagay, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gumayagay
Among Census respondents with the surname Gumayagay, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Gumayagay bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gumayagay surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander82.1% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino12.5% · 14
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gumayagay
Gumayagay appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,441 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 1,441 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gumayagay surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #147,954 | 1.0% |
| Count | 110 | 112 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gumayagay bearers went from 110 to 112 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 1,441 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #147,954.
FAQ
Gumayagay surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gumayagay?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Gumayagay. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Gumayagay?
Gumayagay ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Gumayagay. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Gumayagay.
Has Gumayagay become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gumayagay went from 110 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 2 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Gumayagay?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gumayagay, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gumayagay in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.1% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gumayagay appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (82.1%), Hispanic (12.5%), Two or More Races (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gumayagay (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gumayagay mean?
A surname possibly of Filipino origin meaning "movement" or "motion". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gumayagay (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Gumayagay?
You can see how many people have the surname Gumayagay on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.