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

Layugan, 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 Layugan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Layugan in America

Layugan is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Layugan surname appeared 176 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 Layugan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Layugan 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 Layugan

The surname LAYUGAN originates from the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region. It is believed to have derived from the Visayan word "layug," which means "to wander" or "to roam." The name likely emerged during the pre-colonial period, when the indigenous inhabitants of the islands were predominantly nomadic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LAYUGAN can be found in the Spanish colonial records from the 17th century. During this time, the Spanish authorities documented the names of the local inhabitants for taxation and census purposes. The spelling variations included "Layogan" and "Layucan," reflecting the challenges in transcribing native names into the Spanish alphabet.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Juan LAYUGAN was a prominent leader of a revolt against the Spanish colonial authorities in the province of Leyte. Although the revolt was ultimately suppressed, Juan LAYUGAN's name has been etched in local folklore as a symbol of resistance against foreign domination.

Another historical figure bearing the surname LAYUGAN was Pedro LAYUGAN, a renowned folk artist and woodcarver who lived in the late 19th century. His intricate sculptures and wood carvings depicting scenes from daily life and traditional rituals are now considered cultural treasures and are displayed in various museums across the Philippines.

During the American colonial period in the early 20th century, a prominent educator named Maria LAYUGAN played a crucial role in establishing one of the first public schools in the town of Bohol. Her efforts in promoting education and literacy among the local population have been widely recognized and celebrated.

In the realm of literature, the acclaimed Visayan writer and poet, Jose LAYUGAN, born in 1920, made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Visayan language and culture through his writings. His works explored themes of identity, tradition, and the struggles of the common people.

Throughout its history, the surname LAYUGAN has been associated with various professions, from farmers and artisans to educators and writers. While the name may have originated from a word describing a wandering lifestyle, its bearers have left their mark on various aspects of Philippine society and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Layugan

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

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

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