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

Macaspac, 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 Macaspac surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macaspac in America

Macaspac is the 63373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Macaspac surname appeared 315 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 Macaspac.

We can also compare 2010 data for Macaspac 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 Macaspac

The surname MACASPAC has its origins in the Philippines, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog words "maca" meaning "to reach" and "aspac" which refers to a particular type of plant or tree. This combination suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or had a connection with a specific location where these plants grew.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MACASPAC surname can be found in Spanish colonial records from the late 1500s, when the Philippines was under Spanish rule. These documents mention individuals with variations of the name, such as "Macaspac" and "Macaspaque," living in the Manila area and surrounding provinces.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Juan MACASPAC was a respected leader in the town of Taal, Batangas. He played a significant role in the establishment of the local church and community, and his descendants continued to carry the MACASPAC name in the region.

Another notable individual was Gregorio MACASPAC, born in 1732, who was a renowned scholar and writer during the Spanish colonial period. He authored several works on Filipino culture and history, which have become valuable resources for studying the era.

During the 19th century, the MACASPAC name spread to other parts of the Philippines as families migrated and settled in new areas. One such individual was Maria MACASPAC, born in 1842, who was a prominent landowner and businesswoman in the province of Pampanga.

In the early 20th century, a Felipe MACASPAC, born in 1901, gained recognition as a skilled artist and sculptor. His works were widely exhibited and celebrated, contributing to the cultural richness of the Filipino art scene at the time.

While the MACASPAC surname has maintained its presence in the Philippines, it is also found among Filipino communities around the world, particularly in countries with significant Filipino populations, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macaspac

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

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

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