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

Pugay, 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 Pugay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pugay in America

Pugay is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pugay surname appeared 105 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 Pugay.

The history of the last name Pugay

The surname PUGAY is believed to have originated in the Philippines. It is considered a Hispanic-sounding surname that may have derived from the Spanish language or been influenced by Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

One theory suggests that PUGAY is related to the Spanish word "pugna," which means struggle or conflict. This could imply that the name was associated with someone who had overcome adversity or fought in battles. However, the exact etymology is uncertain, and the name's roots may trace back to other languages or regions.

Historical records mentioning the surname PUGAY are scarce, as many early documents from the Philippines were lost or destroyed over time. However, some scholars believe that the name may have been present in the region as early as the 16th or 17th century, during the Spanish colonial era.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname PUGAY was Juan PUGAY, a landowner and farmer who lived in the province of Pampanga in the late 18th century. Another notable figure was Mariano PUGAY, a revolutionary soldier who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the 1890s.

In the 20th century, several individuals with the PUGAY surname gained recognition in various fields. For example, Ernesto PUGAY (1912-1988) was a renowned Filipino artist known for his landscape paintings and murals. Josefa PUGAY (1920-2005) was a respected educator and women's rights activist who advocated for equal opportunities in education.

Another notable individual was Alfredo PUGAY (1930-2010), a celebrated writer and poet who contributed significantly to the literary scene in the Philippines. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the struggles of everyday life.

While the PUGAY surname may have originated in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and global connections. However, its earliest roots and historical significance remain closely tied to the Philippine archipelago and its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pugay

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

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

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