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

Ragasa, 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 Ragasa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ragasa in America

Ragasa is the 43006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ragasa surname appeared 503 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 Ragasa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ragasa 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 Ragasa

The surname RAGASA is believed to have originated from the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region of the central islands. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonial period.

RAGASA is thought to be derived from the Visayan word "raga," which means "branch" or "twig," and may have been used to describe someone who lived near a prominent tree or a place abundant with vegetation. Some linguists suggest that it could also be related to the word "ragasa," meaning "to spread out" or "to extend," possibly referring to a person's lands or possessions.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the RAGASA surname can be found in the administrative records of the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines. In 1603, a man named Juan RAGASA was listed as a resident of the town of Cebu, which was then a significant Spanish settlement.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name appeared in various church registers and land ownership documents across the Visayan islands. Notable individuals with the RAGASA surname include Pedro RAGASA, a respected community leader in the town of Iloilo in the mid-1700s, and Maria RAGASA, a landowner in Cebu whose estate was documented in a legal dispute in 1782.

In the 19th century, the RAGASA name gained prominence with the birth of Gregorio RAGASA (1827-1901), a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the city of Bacolod. His son, Emilio RAGASA (1865-1938), continued the family's legacy and became a respected figure in the local community, serving as a municipal councilor and contributing to various educational and charitable initiatives.

Another notable figure was Josefa RAGASA (1879-1962), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the town of Silay, Negros Occidental. Her efforts in promoting education and women's empowerment were widely recognized during her lifetime.

In the early 20th century, the RAGASA surname spread beyond the Visayan region as families migrated to other parts of the Philippines. One such individual was Antonio RAGASA (1901-1978), a successful entrepreneur who established a thriving business in Manila, contributing to the growth of the city's economy.

Throughout its history, the RAGASA surname has maintained a strong presence in the Philippines, particularly in the Visayan region, where it continues to be associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and the nation as a whole.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ragasa

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

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

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