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

Paguay, 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 Paguay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paguay in America

Paguay is the 37848th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paguay surname appeared 587 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 Paguay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paguay 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 Paguay

The surname PAGUAY originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog language, which was spoken in the region around Manila and the surrounding provinces. The name may have its roots in the Tagalog word "paguway," which means "to guide" or "to lead."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname PAGUAY can be found in the Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos, a comprehensive list of surnames compiled by the Spanish friars in the Philippines during the late 18th century. This document served as a valuable resource for tracking the distribution and origins of various surnames across the archipelago.

In the late 19th century, a notable figure bearing the surname PAGUAY was Juan PAGUAY, a prominent landowner and businessman from the town of Taal, Batangas. He was known for his extensive agricultural holdings and his contributions to the local economy.

Another historical figure with the surname PAGUAY was Maria PAGUAY, a renowned healer and herbalist who lived in the town of Lipa, Batangas, in the early 20th century. She was highly respected for her knowledge of traditional Filipino medicine and her ability to treat various ailments using natural remedies.

During the American colonial period in the Philippines, which began in 1898, the surname PAGUAY gained wider recognition. One notable individual from this era was Jose PAGUAY, a teacher and educator who worked tirelessly to promote literacy and education in rural communities. He was instrumental in establishing several schools in the provinces of Batangas and Laguna.

In the realm of literature, the surname PAGUAY is associated with Pedro PAGUAY, a celebrated poet and writer from the province of Cavite. Born in 1910, he gained national recognition for his lyrical works that celebrated the beauty of the Philippine landscape and the resilience of the Filipino spirit.

The surname PAGUAY has also been prominent in the field of politics and public service. One notable figure is Maria PAGUAY, a former senator and advocate for women's rights. She played a pivotal role in shaping legislation that aimed to empower women and promote gender equality in the Philippines.

While the surname PAGUAY is primarily concentrated in the Philippines, it has also been carried by individuals who have migrated to other parts of the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paguay

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

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

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