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

Tayo, 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 Tayo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tayo in America

Tayo is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tayo surname appeared 180 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 Tayo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tayo 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 Tayo

The surname Tayo has its origins in the Philippines, where it first emerged in the 16th century. It is derived from the Tagalog word "tayo," which means "we" or "us," suggesting a sense of community and togetherness among those who bore this name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tayo can be found in a Spanish colonial document from 1593, which mentions a certain Juan Tayo residing in the town of Tondo, now part of Metro Manila. This document provides valuable insight into the presence of the name during the early years of Spanish colonization in the Philippines.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Tayo surname was primarily concentrated in the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga, both located in the central Luzon region of the Philippines. It is believed that the name may have originated from a place name or a location that no longer exists or has been lost to history.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the Tayo surname was Pedro Tayo, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule. Born in 1857 in Bulacan, he played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution of 1896 and is remembered as a patriot and a defender of Philippine independence.

Another prominent individual with the Tayo surname was Jose Tayo, a Filipino writer and journalist who lived from 1879 to 1952. He was known for his literary works that explored social and political themes, and his contributions to the development of Philippine literature during the early 20th century.

During the American colonial period in the Philippines, which began in 1898, the surname Tayo continued to be present in various parts of the archipelago. Historical records from this time mention individuals such as Manuel Tayo, a farmer from Pampanga who participated in the Philippine-American War, and Felicidad Tayo, a teacher from Bulacan who advocated for education and women's rights.

As the 20th century progressed, the Tayo surname remained prominent in the Philippines, with several notable figures emerging. One such individual was Ernesto Tayo, a renowned artist and sculptor born in 1918 in Manila. His works celebrated Filipino culture and traditions, and many of his sculptures can be found in public spaces throughout the country.

Another notable figure was Lourdes Tayo, a pioneering Filipino businesswoman who established one of the country's first successful export companies in the 1960s. Her entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen paved the way for many women in the Philippines to pursue careers in the corporate world.

While the surname Tayo is primarily associated with the Philippines, it is also found in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and historical significance can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Philippine archipelago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tayo

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

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

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