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

Macatangay, 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 Macatangay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macatangay in America

Macatangay is the 50467th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Macatangay surname appeared 414 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 Macatangay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Macatangay 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 Macatangay

The surname MACATANGAY has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is derived from a combination of the Tagalog words "maca" meaning "to find" and "tangay" meaning "to carry or transport." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who carried or transported goods, possibly a trader or merchant.

The earliest known records of the MACATANGAY name can be found in the Spanish colonial archives from the Philippines during the late 1500s and early 1600s. These records often document interactions between the Spanish authorities and local Filipinos, including some individuals with the surname MACATANGAY.

One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Juan MACATANGAY, a trader who lived in the Pampanga region of Luzon in the late 16th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the transportation and trading of goods between various towns and villages in the area.

In the 17th century, there are references to a Diego MACATANGAY, who was a landowner and local leader in the town of Taal, Batangas. He played a role in the early development of the town and its surrounding areas.

Another notable figure was Maria MACATANGAY, who lived in the late 18th century in the province of Bulacan. She was known for her involvement in the local Catholic church and her philanthropic work in the community.

During the Spanish colonial period, the MACATANGAY name was also found in other parts of the Philippines, such as the Visayas and Mindanao regions, suggesting that individuals with this surname may have migrated or traded across different islands.

In the 19th century, a prominent individual with the MACATANGAY surname was Joaquin MACATANGAY, a lawyer and political activist who fought for Philippine independence from Spain. He was born in 1846 and played a significant role in the Propaganda Movement, advocating for reforms and self-governance.

Over time, the MACATANGAY surname has spread to various parts of the world, particularly through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the Philippines and its rich cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macatangay

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

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

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