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

Sugay, 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 Sugay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sugay in America

Sugay is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sugay surname appeared 130 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 Sugay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sugay 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 Sugay

The surname SUGAY has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Visayan word "sugay," which means "a shining light" or "to shine." This name was likely given to individuals who possessed a radiant or luminous presence.

During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, many Filipinos adopted Spanish-sounding surnames, either by choice or by decree. The name SUGAY may have been a variation of a longer Spanish name that was simplified or adapted to suit the local language and customs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SUGAY can be found in the archives of the Archdiocese of Cebu, where a baptismal record from 1671 mentions a child named Juan SUGAY. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

In the 18th century, the SUGAY name appeared in various historical documents, including land ownership records and census data. One notable individual was Gregorio SUGAY, a landowner and community leader in the town of Bogo, Cebu, who lived between 1725 and 1798.

As the years passed, the SUGAY surname spread across the Philippines, with families carrying the name settling in different provinces and regions. One prominent figure was Pedro SUGAY (1832-1903), a renowned writer and scholar from Bohol, who authored several books on Filipino culture and history.

In the 20th century, the SUGAY name continued to be represented in various fields. Manuel SUGAY (1901-1985) was a respected educator and administrator who served as the principal of several prestigious schools in Manila. Meanwhile, Josefa SUGAY (1920-2005) was a prominent social worker and advocate for women's rights, recognized for her contributions to improving the lives of underprivileged communities.

Another notable individual was Ernesto SUGAY (1935-2018), a celebrated visual artist and sculptor whose works captured the essence of Filipino culture and traditions. His pieces have been exhibited in galleries and museums both locally and internationally.

Throughout its history, the surname SUGAY has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Philippine culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sugay

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

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

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