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

Maglaya, 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 Maglaya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maglaya in America

Maglaya is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maglaya surname appeared 222 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 Maglaya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maglaya 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 Maglaya

The surname Maglaya has its origins in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan Islands region. It likely emerged during the 16th or 17th century when the Spanish colonized the archipelago. The name is believed to be derived from the Visayan word "maglaya," which means "to wander" or "to roam."

This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals or families who were known for their nomadic lifestyle or frequent travels within the islands. It could also have been a descriptive surname for those who migrated from one area to another in search of better opportunities or resources.

While there are no known historical records or manuscripts explicitly mentioning the surname Maglaya, it is possible that variations or similar spellings may have appeared in local documents or records kept by Spanish colonial authorities or Catholic Church records in the Philippines.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Maglaya can be traced back to Juan Maglaya, who was born in the late 17th century in the town of Escalante, located in the province of Negros Occidental. He was a farmer and landowner who played a significant role in the local community.

Another notable figure with the surname Maglaya was Maria Maglaya, a midwife and traditional healer who lived in the early 19th century in the town of Siaton, also in Negros Occidental. She was renowned for her expertise in using local herbs and traditional remedies.

In the late 19th century, a man named Andres Maglaya was a respected leader in the town of Dauin, located in the province of Negros Oriental. He was known for his advocacy for education and his efforts to establish one of the first schools in the area.

During the early 20th century, a woman named Josefa Maglaya gained recognition as a skilled weaver and artisan in the town of Canlaon, located in the province of Negros Oriental. Her intricate designs and craftsmanship were highly sought after in the region.

Another individual with the surname Maglaya was Francisco Maglaya, who was born in the late 19th century in the town of Bais, located in Negros Oriental. He was a prominent businessman and entrepreneur who established several successful ventures in the area, including a trading company and a coconut plantation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maglaya

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

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

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