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

Magday, 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 Magday surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magday in America

Magday is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magday surname appeared 148 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 Magday.

The history of the last name Magday

The surname MAGDAY is believed to have originated in the Philippines, particularly in the Visayan region, during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Visayan word "magday," which means "to wait" or "to linger."

This name might have been given to individuals who were known for their patience or deliberate nature. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive name for someone who lived near a particular location where people would gather and wait for some reason.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Spanish colonial records from the 1600s, which document the arrival of a family bearing the name MAGDAY in the town of Cebu. It is likely that the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved over time due to the influence of Spanish colonization.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Juan MAGDAY was a prominent landowner and businessman in the town of Iloilo. His descendants continued to carry the surname and contributed to the local economy and community.

During the 19th century, a man named Miguel MAGDAY served as a government official in the province of Leyte. His role and influence in the region helped to establish the surname as a respected name in that part of the Philippines.

Another individual of note was Maria MAGDAY, a teacher and advocate for education in the early 20th century. She established several schools in her hometown and was recognized for her efforts in promoting literacy and learning.

As the centuries progressed, the MAGDAY surname spread to different parts of the Philippines, and various branches of the family emerged. Some members of the MAGDAY clan achieved prominence in various fields, including politics, business, and academia.

It is worth noting that the MAGDAY surname might have variations or alternative spellings, such as Magdaya or Magdai, depending on the region and the influence of other languages and dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magday

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

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 Magday 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.

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

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