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

Magsayo, 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 Magsayo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magsayo in America

Magsayo is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magsayo surname appeared 179 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 Magsayo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magsayo 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 Magsayo

The surname Magsayo is of Filipino origin, tracing its roots back to the early 19th century in the Visayan region of the Philippines. It is believed to have derived from the Visayan words "mag" meaning "to do" or "to make" and "sayo" meaning "you," suggesting a connection to a particular occupation or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Magsayo can be found in the Spanish colonial records from the town of Bacolod, located in the province of Negros Occidental. These records mention a family by the name of Magsayo, who were landowners and influential members of the local community in the 1830s.

During the late 19th century, the name Magsayo gained prominence with the birth of Mariano Magsayo (1864-1942), a prominent figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. Magsayo served as a captain in the revolutionary forces and later became a respected leader in his hometown of Silay, Negros Occidental.

In the early 20th century, the Magsayo name was further distinguished by the achievements of Emilio Magsayo (1892-1973), a renowned educator and writer from Cebu City. Magsayo authored several books on Filipino literature and language, and his works played a vital role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Visayan region.

Another notable figure bearing the Magsayo surname was Josefa Magsayo (1903-1987), a celebrated artist and sculptor from Bacolod. Her intricate wood carvings and sculptures depicting Filipino life and culture were widely acclaimed and can be found in various museums and galleries across the Philippines.

In more recent history, the Magsayo name gained international recognition through the achievements of Gabriel "Flash" Magsayo (born 1988), a professional boxer from Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Magsayo has won multiple titles, including the WBC Asia Continental featherweight championship, and has represented the Philippines in various international boxing competitions.

While the Magsayo surname may not have appeared in renowned historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, its presence in the Philippines can be traced back to the early 19th century, with notable individuals contributing to various fields such as revolution, education, arts, and sports throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magsayo

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

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

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