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

Saracay, 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 Saracay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saracay in America

Saracay is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saracay surname appeared 205 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 Saracay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saracay 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 Saracay

The surname "SARACAY" is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is thought to have been derived from the Spanish word "saraça," which means "silk" or "satin." It is possible that the name was given to an ancestor who worked with or traded in these fine fabrics.

The earliest known record of the surname "SARACAY" dates back to the late 18th century, when it appeared in church records and baptismal registers in the provinces of Iloilo and Negros Occidental. However, it is likely that the name existed earlier than this, as written records from that time were often incomplete or lost.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "SARACAY" was Juan Saracay, born in 1792 in the town of Miagao, Iloilo. He was a farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to live in the region for several generations.

Another notable figure was Gregorio Saracay, born in 1831 in the town of Silay, Negros Occidental. He was a prominent merchant and trader, and his family's wealth and influence grew over the years.

In the late 19th century, the Saracay family played a role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. Miguel Saracay, born in 1865 in Bacolod City, served as a captain in the revolutionary forces and was later appointed as a local government official after the Philippines gained independence.

During the 20th century, the surname "SARACAY" spread to other parts of the Philippines as families migrated and settled in different regions. One notable individual was Josefa Saracay, born in 1901 in Cebu City, who became a respected educator and founded several schools in the area.

Another prominent figure was Lorenzo Saracay, born in 1925 in Manila, who was a successful businessman and philanthropist. He established several charitable foundations and donated generously to educational and cultural causes.

While the surname "SARACAY" is not among the most common in the Philippines, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and the country as a whole.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saracay

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

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

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