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

Mayuga, 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 Mayuga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mayuga in America

Mayuga is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mayuga surname appeared 146 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 Mayuga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mayuga 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 Mayuga

The surname Mayuga is thought to have originated in the Philippines, specifically in the region of Bicol, which is located in the southern part of the island of Luzon. It is believed that the name Mayuga is derived from an old Bicolano word, potentially related to agriculture or a specific crop cultivated in the area.

One of the earliest known records of the surname Mayuga can be found in the Spanish colonial records from the 17th century, when the Philippines was under Spanish rule. During this time, the Spanish authorities maintained detailed records of the local population, including their names and places of residence.

In the 19th century, a prominent individual named Mariano Mayuga (1820-1895) gained recognition as a leader in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. He was a prominent figure in the Katipunan, a revolutionary society that played a crucial role in the struggle for Philippine independence.

Another notable individual with the surname Mayuga was Emilio Mayuga (1875-1940), a Filipino painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from Philippine history and culture. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Philippine art.

In the 20th century, Rosauro Mayuga (1910-1982) made significant contributions to Philippine literature as a poet and writer. His works often explored themes of nationalism, social justice, and the struggles of the Filipino people.

The surname Mayuga is also found in the United States, likely due to Filipino immigration to the country. One notable individual with this surname is Michael Mayuga (born 1965), an American businessman and entrepreneur who co-founded the technology company Salesforce.com.

While the exact origins of the surname Mayuga are not fully clear, it is evident that it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, particularly in the Philippines and its struggle for independence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mayuga

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

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

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