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

Magsino, 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 Magsino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magsino in America

Magsino is the 45569th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magsino surname appeared 469 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 Magsino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magsino 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 Magsino

The surname "MAGSINO" is believed to have originated from the Philippines, a country located in Southeast Asia. It is speculated to have emerged during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century.

This surname is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "mago," meaning "magician" or "sorcerer," combined with the Spanish diminutive suffix "-ino." This combination suggests that the name may have been given to someone who possessed or was associated with magical or mystical abilities.

In the Philippines, surnames were introduced by the Spanish colonizers as a way to impose a Western naming system on the native population. Many Filipino surnames were derived from Spanish words, occupations, physical characteristics, or geographical locations.

Historical records from the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines are scarce, making it challenging to pinpoint the earliest documented instances of the surname "MAGSINO." However, it is likely that the name first appeared in church records, census documents, or land registries during the 17th or 18th centuries.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "MAGSINO" was Juan Magsino, born in the late 18th century in the Philippines. He was a local leader and landowner in a rural community, renowned for his wisdom and influence.

Another notable bearer of this name was María Magsino, a midwife who lived in the early 19th century. She was highly respected in her village for her knowledge of traditional healing practices and her compassionate care for mothers and newborns.

In the late 19th century, Pedro Magsino was a prominent businessman and landowner in the province of Pampanga, known for his entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropic endeavors.

During the American colonial period in the Philippines (1898-1946), a renowned educator named Josefina Magsino made significant contributions to the development of the country's education system. She advocated for bilingual education and played a pivotal role in establishing several schools in rural areas.

In the latter half of the 20th century, a notable figure with the surname "MAGSINO" was Antonio Magsino, a renowned artist and sculptor. His works, which often depicted scenes from Philippine history and culture, were widely celebrated and exhibited both nationally and internationally.

While the surname "MAGSINO" may not be among the most common Filipino surnames, its unique origins and possible connections to mystical or magical connotations make it an intriguing part of the country's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magsino

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

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

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