2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Saguid
A surname likely of Southeast Asian origin, potentially referring to an occupation or location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Saguid. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Saguid 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
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Saguid in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Saguid, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.8%. The next largest groups are White (6.1%) and Hispanic (6.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Saguid
The surname SAGUID has its origins in the Philippines, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Visayan word "saguid," which means "to follow" or "to pursue." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to denote someone who was a follower or disciple of a particular person or belief system.
During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, many Filipinos were required to adopt Spanish surnames. The SAGUID name may have been chosen by families or assigned by Spanish authorities as a means of identification and record-keeping. The name's spelling and pronunciation likely evolved over time, as it was adapted to the Spanish language and phonetic system.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAGUID name can be found in the archives of the Archdiocese of Manila, where a document from 1621 mentions a Diego SAGUID as a resident of the Binondo district. This area was a central hub for trade and commerce during the Spanish colonial era, suggesting that the SAGUID family may have been involved in mercantile or business activities.
In the late 18th century, a prominent figure named Joaquin SAGUID was noted as a leader of the Cofradia de San Jose, a religious brotherhood in the town of Malolos, Bulacan. His involvement in this organization indicates that the SAGUID name had a presence in the provincial areas outside of Manila.
During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century, a soldier named Mariano SAGUID was recorded as having fought alongside the revolutionary forces led by Emilio Aguinaldo. This historical reference highlights the SAGUID family's participation in the struggle for Philippine independence.
In the early 20th century, a writer and poet named Leopoldo SAGUID gained recognition for his literary works, which explored themes of nationalism and social commentary. He was born in 1892 and his published works influenced the development of Philippine literature during the American colonial period.
Another notable figure was Maria SAGUID, a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in the 1930s. She founded several schools in the Bicol region and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for girls and women in rural areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Saguid
Among Census respondents with the surname Saguid, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.8%. The next largest groups are White (6.1%) and Hispanic (6.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Saguid 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 Saguid surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander81.8% · 81
- White6.1% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino6.1% · 6
- Two or more races6.1% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Saguid
Saguid appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-12 bearers (-10.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,658 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.8%) | Down 7,658 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 Saguid 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 | #148,347 | #156,005 | -5.2% |
| Count | 111 | 99 | -10.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Saguid bearers went from 111 to 99 (-10.8% change). The surname moved down 7,658 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #156,005.
FAQ
Saguid surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Saguid?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Saguid. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Saguid?
Saguid ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 99 people with the surname Saguid. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Saguid.
Has Saguid become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Saguid went from 111 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Saguid?
Among Census respondents with the surname Saguid, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.8%. The next largest groups are White (6.1%) and Hispanic (6.1%). 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 Saguid in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.8% (81 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Saguid appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (81.8%), White (6.1%), Hispanic (6.1%). 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 Saguid (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 Saguid mean?
A surname likely of Southeast Asian origin, potentially referring to an occupation or location. 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 Saguid (0.03 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 common is the surname Saguid?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Saguid on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.