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

Maghanoy, 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 Maghanoy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maghanoy in America

Maghanoy is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maghanoy surname appeared 140 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 Maghanoy.

The history of the last name Maghanoy

The surname Maghanoy is believed to have originated in the Philippines, specifically in the Bicol region, during the late 16th or early 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Bicolano word "maghanoy," which means "to persevere" or "to endure." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to someone who displayed these qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maghanoy can be found in a document from the Spanish colonial era, dated around 1650, which mentions a landowner named Juan Maghanoy. This document is currently housed in the archives of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila.

During the 18th century, the Maghanoy family became prominent in the town of Bato, Camarines Sur, where they owned several large estates. One notable member of the family was Manuel Maghanoy, who served as the town's mayor from 1772 to 1780.

In the 19th century, the Maghanoy name can be found in various records from the Bicol region, including church records and land deeds. One notable figure was Mariano Maghanoy (1812-1891), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who donated land for the construction of a church and a school in his hometown of Nabua, Camarines Sur.

Another prominent individual with the surname Maghanoy was Feliciano Maghanoy (1870-1945), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Philippine Assembly during the American colonial period. He was also one of the leaders of the Nacionalista Party, which advocated for Philippine independence from the United States.

In the 20th century, the Maghanoy name continued to be associated with the Bicol region. One notable figure was Gregorio Maghanoy (1912-2002), a renowned writer and linguist who published several works on the Bicolano language and culture.

While the surname Maghanoy is not as common as some other Filipino surnames, it continues to be found in various parts of the Philippines, particularly in the Bicol region. The name serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and history of this part of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maghanoy

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

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

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