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

Macasieb, 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 Macasieb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macasieb in America

Macasieb is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Macasieb surname appeared 209 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 Macasieb.

We can also compare 2010 data for Macasieb 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 Macasieb

The surname MACASIEB originated in the Philippines and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "macis," meaning nutmeg, and the word "sieb," which is a variation of the Spanish word "cedilla," meaning a diacritical mark similar to an accent mark. The name likely referred to someone who worked with nutmeg or other spices.

During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, surnames were often assigned to indigenous Filipinos by Spanish officials or Catholic priests. The name MACASIEB may have been given to an individual or family involved in the spice trade or associated with the cultivation of nutmeg or other spices.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MACASIEB can be found in the baptismal records of the San Agustin Church in Manila, dating back to the late 1600s. The name appeared in various spellings, such as "Macasieb," "Macasieb," and "Macasieb," reflecting the influence of Spanish orthography.

Notably, a certain Juan MACASIEB was mentioned in the historical accounts of the Katipunan Revolution, a Philippine revolutionary movement against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Juan MACASIEB was a farmer and member of the Katipunan society, born in 1872 and executed by Spanish authorities in 1897 for his involvement in the revolution.

In the early 20th century, during the American colonial period, the name MACASIEB appeared in various legal documents and records. One notable figure was Mariano MACASIEB, a lawyer and judge born in 1885 in Pampanga province. He served as a judge in the Philippine Court of First Instance and was known for his contributions to the development of Philippine jurisprudence.

Another individual with the surname MACASIEB was Filomena MACASIEB, a renowned educator and writer who lived from 1892 to 1964. She was a pioneer in the field of Filipino children's literature and authored several books and stories aimed at promoting Filipino culture and values.

In the field of arts and culture, the name MACASIEB is associated with Leonor MACASIEB, a celebrated Filipino painter and sculptor born in 1917. Her works often depicted scenes from everyday Filipino life and were heavily influenced by the country's rich cultural heritage.

Throughout history, the surname MACASIEB has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, lawyers, educators, artists, and revolutionaries. While its origins can be traced back to the Spanish colonial period, the name has become an integral part of the diverse tapestry of Filipino surnames, reflecting the country's unique cultural and historical experiences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macasieb

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

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

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