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

Macaraeg, 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 Macaraeg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macaraeg in America

Macaraeg is the 23532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Macaraeg surname appeared 1,079 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 Macaraeg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Macaraeg 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 Macaraeg

The surname Macaraeg is believed to have originated in the Philippines, likely from the Tagalog language. It is thought to be derived from the words "maca" and "raeg," which could potentially mean "to conquer" or "to overcome." However, the precise etymology remains uncertain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Macaraeg surname can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. It is believed to have been documented in various historical records and manuscripts from that time period, although the specific sources are not widely cited.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Macaraeg name appeared to gain more prominence in certain regions of the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Luzon and Visayas. Some historical accounts suggest that individuals with this surname may have held positions of influence or played significant roles in local communities or events.

One notable individual bearing the Macaraeg surname was Juan Macaraeg, a prominent landowner and leader in the town of San Miguel, Bulacan, during the late 18th century. Records indicate that he was instrumental in the development of the local agricultural industry and played a pivotal role in community affairs.

Another individual of note was Maria Macaraeg, who lived in the early 19th century and was renowned for her skills in traditional weaving and textile arts. Her works were highly sought after and contributed to the preservation of local cultural traditions.

In the latter half of the 19th century, Francisco Macaraeg gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder. He was responsible for the construction of several notable structures in the city of Manila, some of which still stand today as architectural landmarks.

Additionally, historical records mention a Jose Macaraeg, who served as a military officer during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He was commended for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

As the Macaraeg surname spread across different regions of the Philippines, various slight variations in spelling may have emerged over time, possibly influenced by local dialects or linguistic variations. However, the core form of the name has remained relatively consistent throughout its documented history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macaraeg

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

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

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