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

Magcalas, 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 Magcalas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magcalas in America

Magcalas is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magcalas surname appeared 165 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 Magcalas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magcalas 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 Magcalas

The surname MAGCALAS has its origins traced back to the Philippines. It is believed to have originated from the Visayan region, which encompasses several islands in the central part of the Philippine archipelago. This name is thought to have derived from the old Visayan words "mag" meaning "to do" and "calas" meaning "journey" or "travel."

Historical records indicate that the name MAGCALAS was first documented in the late 16th century, during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. The earliest known reference to this surname can be found in the records of the Augustinian missionaries who were active in the Visayan islands at that time.

One of the earliest individuals recorded with the surname MAGCALAS was Juan MAGCALAS, a prominent trader and navigator from the island of Cebu. He was born around 1570 and played a significant role in facilitating trade between the Philippines and other Southeast Asian regions.

Another notable figure was Maria MAGCALAS, a respected healer and midwife from the island of Bohol, who lived in the early 17th century. She was renowned for her extensive knowledge of traditional medicinal practices and helped numerous families during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the MAGCALAS name gained prominence with the birth of Padre Pedro MAGCALAS (1720-1789), a Catholic priest and scholar who made significant contributions to the preservation of the Visayan language and culture. He authored several books and manuscripts documenting the history and traditions of the Visayan people.

During the 19th century, the MAGCALAS name was associated with the Philippine independence movement against Spanish colonial rule. One of the prominent figures was Miguel MAGCALAS (1825-1897), a leader of the Katipunan revolutionary society in the Visayan region. He played a crucial role in organizing resistance efforts against the Spanish forces.

In more recent times, the name MAGCALAS has been carried by several notable individuals, including the renowned Filipino writer and journalist, Antonio MAGCALAS (1910-1985), whose works explored themes of social justice and the struggles of the common people.

The surname MAGCALAS remains prevalent in various parts of the Philippines, particularly in the Visayan islands and areas with significant Visayan communities. It continues to hold cultural significance and serves as a reminder of the rich history and heritage of the Philippine archipelago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magcalas

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

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

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