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

Magpoc, 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 Magpoc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magpoc in America

Magpoc is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magpoc surname appeared 109 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 Magpoc.

The history of the last name Magpoc

The surname MAGPOC has its origins in the Philippines and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Visayan word "magpok," which means "to gather" or "to collect." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a gatherer or collector of agricultural products or natural resources.

In the early days, the surname MAGPOC was primarily concentrated in the central and southern regions of the Philippine archipelago, particularly in the provinces of Leyte, Cebu, and Negros Oriental. It is possible that the name's roots can be found in these areas, as they were home to various indigenous communities and trade centers during the Spanish colonial period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAGPOC appears in the census records of the town of Maasin, Leyte, in the late 1600s. The record mentions a family headed by a certain Pedro MAGPOC, who was listed as a farmer and landowner.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname MAGPOC started to spread to other parts of the Philippines due to migration and intermarriage. Notable individuals bearing this name during this period include:

1. Gabriela MAGPOC (1765-1832), a renowned healer and midwife from the town of Talisay, Cebu.
2. Juan MAGPOC (1789-1855), a respected community leader and landowner from the town of Siaton, Negros Oriental.
3. Mariano MAGPOC (1821-1892), a successful merchant and trader based in the city of Iloilo.
4. Dolores MAGPOC (1837-1911), a renowned artist and weaver from the town of Bogo, Cebu.
5. Benito MAGPOC (1872-1942), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights from the city of Cebu.

While the surname MAGPOC may not have been as widespread as some other Filipino surnames, it has left its mark on the history and culture of various regions in the Philippines, particularly in the central and southern parts of the archipelago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magpoc

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

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

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