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

Ligsay, 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 Ligsay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ligsay in America

Ligsay is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ligsay surname appeared 175 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 Ligsay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ligsay 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 Ligsay

The surname LIGSAY is believed to have originated from the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "ligereza," which means "lightness" or "swiftness." This name may have been given to someone who was known for being agile or quick on their feet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LIGSAY surname can be found in the records of the Archdiocese of Manila, dating back to the late 17th century. In these records, there are mentions of individuals with the name LIGSAY residing in the province of Bulacan.

During the 19th century, the LIGSAY name appeared in various historical documents from the town of Malolos, which was the capital of the Bulacan province. One notable figure from this time was Juan LIGSAY, a prominent landowner and local leader who played a role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule.

In the early 20th century, the LIGSAY surname gained recognition through the work of Gregorio LIGSAY, a renowned Filipino poet and playwright. Born in 1886 in Malolos, Gregorio LIGSAY was known for his contributions to the development of Filipino literature and his advocacy for the preservation of the Philippine language and culture.

Another prominent individual with the LIGSAY surname was Arturo LIGSAY, a Filipino lawyer and judge who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from 1959 to 1964. He was born in 1898 in Malolos and had a distinguished legal career before being appointed to the highest court in the country.

In more recent times, the LIGSAY name has been carried by individuals such as Miguel LIGSAY, a respected Filipino artist who specialized in woodcarving and sculpture. His works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout the Philippines and internationally.

While the LIGSAY surname is primarily associated with the Philippines, it is possible that variations of the name may exist in other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the historical roots of this surname can be traced back to the Bulacan province of the Philippines, where it has a rich cultural and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ligsay

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

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

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