2000
#100,194
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 167
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Naguit
A surname potentially derived from a place name or related to an obscure Native American language.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 355 Americans carry the last name Naguit. That puts it at #68,391 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 965,505 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Naguit 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
355
1 in 965,505
Census rank
#68,391
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
310
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 310 bearers of the surname Naguit in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 68391st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Naguit, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Naguit
Among Census respondents with the surname Naguit, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Naguit 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 Naguit surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander94.2% · 292
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 9
- Two or more races1.9% · 6
- White1.0% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Naguit
Naguit appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#72,568
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 268
+101 bearers (+60.5%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 27,626 places
2020
#68,391
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 310
+42 bearers (+15.7%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Up 4,177 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #100,194 | 167 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #72,568 | 268 | 0.09 | +101 bearers (+60.5%) | Up 27,626 places |
| 2020 | #68,391 | 310 | 0.10 | +42 bearers (+15.7%) | Up 4,177 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 Naguit 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 | #72,568 | #68,391 | 5.8% |
| Count | 268 | 310 | 15.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.10 | 15.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Naguit bearers went from 268 to 310 (+15.7% change). The surname moved up 4,177 positions in the national ranking, going from #72,568 to #68,391.
FAQ
Naguit surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Naguit?
Name Census estimates that about 355 living Americans carry the surname Naguit. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 965,505 residents.
How common is Naguit?
Naguit ranks #68,391 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 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 310 people with the surname Naguit. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (355), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 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 Naguit.
Has Naguit become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Naguit went from 268 recorded bearers to 310. That is an increase of 42 (+15.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #72,568 to #68,391.
What does the Census say about the background of Naguit?
Among Census respondents with the surname Naguit, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Naguit in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (292 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Naguit appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (94.2%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Naguit (2000, 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 Naguit mean?
A surname potentially derived from a place name or related to an obscure Native American language. 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 Naguit (0.10 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 many people share the surname Naguit?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.