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

Magat, 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 Magat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magat in America

Magat is the 29019th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magat surname appeared 818 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 Magat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magat 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 Magat

The surname Magat is believed to have originated from the Catalan region of Spain, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Occitan word "magath," meaning "pasture" or "meadow." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked or lived in pastoral areas.

In the early 13th century, records show the name appearing in various forms, such as "Magad," "Magadh," and "Magath," in medieval Catalan documents and regional charters. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the "Llibre de Repartiment de València" (Book of Distribution of Valencia), a document from 1238 that recorded the distribution of lands among the conquering Christians after the reconquest of Valencia from the Moors.

The Magat surname can be traced to several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Pere Magat, a prominent merchant and landowner from Barcelona who lived in the late 14th century. Records indicate that he held significant properties and businesses in the city.

Another notable bearer of the name was Guillem Magat, a Catalan scholar and theologian from the 15th century. He authored several works on religious philosophy and was highly regarded in academic circles of his time.

In the 16th century, the Magat family established a presence in the region of Valencia, where they held land and titles. Juan Magat, born in 1528, was a respected landowner and local magistrate in the town of Alzira.

Moving further into the 17th century, the name appears in connection with Francesc Magat, a renowned painter from Barcelona who was active between 1620 and 1662. His works can still be found in various churches and museums across Catalonia.

During the 18th century, the Magat surname gained prominence in the military ranks. Tomàs Magat, born in 1712, was a distinguished officer in the Spanish Army who served with distinction in several campaigns against the French during the War of the Spanish Succession.

While the Magat surname originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich history and culture of the Catalan region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magat

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

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

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