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

Lagmay, 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 Lagmay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lagmay in America

Lagmay is the 49268th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lagmay surname appeared 427 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 Lagmay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lagmay 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 Lagmay

The surname Lagmay has its origins in the Philippines. It is derived from the Tagalog word "lagmak," which means "to collapse" or "to fall down." The name is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century, when the Spanish colonized the Philippines.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lagmay can be found in the Spanish colonial records from the 17th century, where it was often spelled as "Lagmac" or "Lagmak." These records were typically used to document land ownership, tax records, and other administrative matters during the Spanish colonial period.

The name Lagmay is closely associated with the town of Lagmay, which is located in the province of Camarines Sur in the Bicol region of the Philippines. It is possible that the name originated from this particular town or was derived from a similar-sounding place name.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the name Lagmay was Juan Lagmay, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against the Spanish colonial rule. He was born in 1841 and played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1898.

Another prominent individual with the surname Lagmay was Teodoro Lagmay, a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as a senator in the Philippine government from 1949 to 1955. He was born in 1894 and was known for his advocacy of land reform and the rights of farmers.

In more recent history, Renato Lagmay, born in 1939, was a renowned Filipino geologist and expert in disaster risk reduction. He served as the director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and played a crucial role in monitoring volcanic and seismic activities in the country.

Another notable figure was Maximo Lagmay, a Filipino farmer and environmental activist who was born in 1957. He was recognized for his efforts in promoting sustainable agriculture and protecting the environment in his local community.

Finally, Miraluna Lagmay, born in 1982, is a contemporary Filipino artist and sculptor known for her intricate and detailed works that explore themes of identity, culture, and the human experience.

While the surname Lagmay has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora communities. However, the name's connection to its Philippine origins and the historical figures who bore it remains an integral part of its cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lagmay

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

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

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