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

Gundayao, 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 Gundayao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gundayao in America

Gundayao is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gundayao surname appeared 122 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 Gundayao.

The history of the last name Gundayao

The surname GUNDAYAO is believed to have originated in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region of the central Philippines. It is thought to be derived from the Visayan language, and may be related to the word "gundaya," which means "to wander" or "to roam."

The earliest known recorded instances of the surname GUNDAYAO date back to the late 16th century, during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. Some of the earliest records can be found in church documents and census records from that time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname GUNDAYAO was Juan GUNDAYAO, a landowner and farmer who lived in the town of Silay, in the province of Negros Occidental, in the late 17th century. He was known for his contributions to the local community and his efforts to promote agriculture in the region.

Another notable figure with the surname GUNDAYAO was Maria GUNDAYAO, a renowned traditional healer and midwife who lived in the town of Bacolod, in the province of Negros Occidental, in the early 19th century. She was highly respected for her knowledge of traditional medicine and her dedication to helping others in her community.

In the late 19th century, there was a prominent GUNDAYAO family who owned a large plantation in the town of Bago, in the province of Negros Occidental. The patriarch of this family, Pedro GUNDAYAO, was a successful businessman and landowner who played a significant role in the local economy.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century, there was a rebel leader named Miguel GUNDAYAO who fought alongside other Filipino revolutionaries in the Visayan region. He was known for his bravery and his unwavering commitment to the cause of Philippine independence.

Another notable figure with the surname GUNDAYAO was Josefa GUNDAYAO, a teacher and educator who lived in the town of Talisay, in the province of Negros Occidental, in the early 20th century. She was widely respected for her dedication to education and her efforts to promote literacy and learning in her community.

While the surname GUNDAYAO is not as widely known as some other Filipino surnames, it has a rich history and has been associated with a number of notable individuals throughout the centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the Visayan region of the Philippines, and it is believed to have evolved from a word related to wandering or roaming, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle of some of the early bearers of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gundayao

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

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

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