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

Naguit, 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 Naguit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naguit in America

Naguit is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naguit surname appeared 268 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 Naguit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naguit 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 Naguit

The surname NAGUIT originates from the Philippines and is believed to have originated around the late 16th or early 17th century. It is derived from the Visayan language, which is spoken in several regions of the Philippines, including the Visayan Islands.

One theory suggests that NAGUIT is derived from the Visayan word "naguit," which means "to move" or "to migrate." This could indicate that the name was initially given to individuals or families who had moved or migrated from one area to another within the Philippines.

Another possible origin of the name NAGUIT is that it may have been a variation or misspelling of another Visayan surname, such as "Nagwat" or "Nagwat." These names may have been derived from words related to occupation, location, or personal characteristics.

Historical records from the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines, particularly church records and land ownership documents, may contain some of the earliest mentions of the surname NAGUIT. However, due to the often inconsistent spelling and record-keeping practices of that time, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact first occurrence of the name.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname NAGUIT was Juan NAGUIT, who was born in the late 17th century in the Visayan region of the Philippines. He was a local landowner and prominent figure in his community.

Another notable individual with the NAGUIT surname was Maria NAGUIT, who lived in the 18th century. She was a respected teacher and educator in her village, renowned for her dedication to educating children from underprivileged backgrounds.

In the 19th century, Andres NAGUIT was a respected craftsman and artisan, known for his intricate woodcarvings and furniture designs. His works were highly sought after by wealthy families and influential figures in the Philippines during that era.

The surname NAGUIT can also be found in various place names and locations within the Philippines. For example, there is a small village called Naguit located in the province of Cebu, which may have been named after an early settler or prominent family with the NAGUIT surname.

In the early 20th century, Manuel NAGUIT was a notable figure in the Philippine independence movement. He was a vocal advocate for self-governance and played a significant role in raising awareness and support for the cause among the local population.

While the surname NAGUIT is not as common as some other Filipino surnames, it has a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the diverse linguistic and ethnic heritage of the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naguit

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

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

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