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

Madayag, 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 Madayag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madayag in America

Madayag is the 39837th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madayag surname appeared 551 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 Madayag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Madayag 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 Madayag

The surname MADAYAG originates from the Philippines, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog word "madaya," meaning "bright" or "radiant." This name likely emerged as a descriptive name for individuals who were perceived as having a bright demeanor or a radiant presence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MADAYAG surname appears in a 1593 baptismal record from the town of Tondo, located in what is now part of Metro Manila. This record mentions an individual named Juan MADAYAG, providing evidence of the surname's existence during the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the MADAYAG surname was Francisco MADAYAG, a respected leader in the town of Malolos, Bulacan. He played a significant role in the community and is mentioned in several historical documents from that period.

During the 18th century, the MADAYAG surname was also found in the Ilocos region of the Philippines. A prominent individual named Maria MADAYAG (1725-1801) from the town of Vigan is recorded as a landowner and philanthropist, contributing to the development of her local community.

In the 19th century, a prominent member of the MADAYAG family was José MADAYAG (1830-1898), a respected educator and advocate for education reform in the Philippines. He was instrumental in establishing several schools and advocating for improved access to education during a time of significant social and political change.

Another notable figure was Emilio MADAYAG (1872-1946), a lawyer and political activist who played a key role in the Philippine independence movement. He was a vocal advocate for Philippine sovereignty and worked tirelessly to promote the cause of national freedom.

Throughout its history, the MADAYAG surname has been associated with various regions of the Philippines, including Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. While it may have originated from a specific area, the name has spread across the archipelago, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of the Filipino people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madayag

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

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

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