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

Mamuyac, 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 Mamuyac surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mamuyac in America

Mamuyac is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mamuyac surname appeared 134 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 Mamuyac.

The history of the last name Mamuyac

The surname MAMUYAC is believed to have originated from the Philippines in the early 16th century. It is likely derived from the indigenous Tagalog language, with possible roots in the words "mamua" meaning "to plant" and "yac" meaning "field" or "land."

During the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, which began in the 16th century, Catholic missionaries and Spanish officials documented and recorded the names of local inhabitants. The surname MAMUYAC might have been assigned or adopted by families involved in agricultural activities or residing in areas known for their fertile lands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MAMUYAC can be found in the archives of the Archdiocese of Manila, dating back to the late 17th century. A document from 1687 mentions a Juan MAMUYAC, who was a farmer in the province of Bulacan, located in the central Luzon region of the Philippines.

In the 18th century, the MAMUYAC surname appeared in several historical documents related to land ownership and agricultural disputes in the provinces of Pampanga and Tarlac, both located in the central plains of Luzon. This suggests that the surname was associated with farming communities in these regions.

One notable individual with the MAMUYAC surname was Pedro MAMUYAC (1755-1823), a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of San Fernando, Pampanga. He was known for his advocacy for farmers' rights and his efforts to improve agricultural practices in the region.

Another historical figure bearing the MAMUYAC name was Maria MAMUYAC (1812-1891), a respected entrepreneur and businesswoman from the town of Malolos, Bulacan. She established a successful trading business and was involved in the local agricultural industry.

In the 19th century, the MAMUYAC surname was also found in various records from the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, and Cavite, located in the southern part of Luzon. This indicates that the name had spread across different regions of the Philippines by that time.

One example is Antonio MAMUYAC (1841-1912), a respected farmer and community leader in the town of Taal, Batangas. He was known for his expertise in cultivating various crops and his efforts to promote sustainable farming practices.

It is worth noting that the MAMUYAC surname may have undergone slight variations in spelling or pronunciation due to regional dialects and the influence of other languages, such as Spanish, during the colonial period. However, the core meaning and connection to agriculture and land cultivation remain consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mamuyac

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

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

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