2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Malubay
A Tagalog surname indicating someone who hails from a place called "Malubay".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Malubay. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Malubay surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Malubay in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Malubay, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.8%) and White (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Malubay
The surname MALUBAY originates from the Philippines, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "malubay," which means "far" or "distant." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived far away from the central settlements or came from distant lands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MALUBAY surname can be found in the Spanish colonial records of the Philippines from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. During this period, the Spanish authorities documented the names of locals, and MALUBAY appeared as a surname among the indigenous population.
In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the MALUBAY name was Pedro MALUBAY, a respected leader in the town of Taal, Batangas. He played a significant role in the community and is mentioned in local historical accounts from that time.
Another historical figure with the MALUBAY surname was Joaquin MALUBAY, who lived in the 19th century. He was a prominent landowner and businessman in the province of Bulacan. Records indicate that he was involved in the cultivation of sugarcane and the production of sugar.
During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century, a revolutionist named Maria MALUBAY gained recognition for her contributions to the cause. She was known for her bravery and dedication to the fight for independence.
In the early 20th century, a writer and educator named Lorenzo MALUBAY gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the field of education. He authored several books and taught at various schools, leaving a lasting impact on the educational landscape of the Philippines.
Throughout its history, the MALUBAY surname has been associated with various locations in the Philippines, particularly in the regions of Luzon and Visayas. Some variations in spelling, such as MALUBEY or MALUBAI, have also been recorded, reflecting the diversity of dialects and regional variations in the country.
While the MALUBAY surname has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and the Filipino diaspora. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, carrying with them the rich history and cultural heritage of their Filipino ancestry.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Malubay
Among Census respondents with the surname Malubay, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.8%) and White (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Malubay bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Malubay surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander81.9% · 95
- Two or more races7.8% · 9
- White6.0% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Malubay
Malubay appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+14 bearers (+13.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,404 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.7%) | Up 13,404 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Malubay surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #145,028 | 8.5% |
| Count | 102 | 116 | 13.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 29.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Malubay bearers went from 102 to 116 (+13.7% change). The surname moved up 13,404 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #145,028.
FAQ
Malubay surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Malubay?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Malubay. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Malubay?
Malubay ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Malubay. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Malubay.
Has Malubay become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Malubay went from 102 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 14 (+13.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Malubay?
Among Census respondents with the surname Malubay, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.8%) and White (6.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Malubay in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.9% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Malubay appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (81.9%), Two or More Races (7.8%), White (6.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Malubay (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Malubay mean?
A Tagalog surname indicating someone who hails from a place called "Malubay". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Malubay (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Malubay?
Find out how many people have the surname Malubay on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.