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

Magtoto, 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 Magtoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magtoto in America

Magtoto is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magtoto surname appeared 308 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 Magtoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magtoto 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 Magtoto

The surname Magtoto originated in the Philippines, a country located in Southeast Asia. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog language, one of the major languages spoken in the Philippines. The name Magtoto is thought to be a combination of two Tagalog words: "mag" meaning "to do" and "toto" meaning "complete" or "fulfill."

The surname Magtoto has its roots in the pre-colonial era of the Philippines, when surnames were not commonly used. Many Filipinos adopted surnames during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. During this time, Spanish colonizers encouraged or required Filipinos to adopt Spanish or Hispanicized surnames.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Magtoto can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos" (Alphabetical Catalog of Surnames), a document compiled by the Spanish colonial government in the 19th century. This catalog listed surnames assigned to various regions and provinces in the Philippines.

Notable individuals with the surname Magtoto include:

1. Juan Magtoto (1832-1901), a prominent farmer and landowner in the province of Bulacan during the Spanish colonial era.

2. Maria Magtoto (1874-1942), a respected educator and advocate for women's education in the early 20th century.

3. Alejandro Magtoto (1901-1978), a renowned painter and sculptor who played a significant role in the development of modern Filipino art.

4. Josefa Magtoto (1925-2010), a celebrated writer and poet who authored several books of poetry and short stories.

5. Roberto Magtoto (1958-present), a prominent businessman and philanthropist who has made significant contributions to various charitable organizations.

While the surname Magtoto is not as common as some other Filipino surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries. It is a testament to the diverse linguistic and cultural heritage of the Philippines, reflecting the country's unique blend of indigenous and Spanish influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magtoto

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

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

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