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

Umagat, 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 Umagat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umagat in America

Umagat is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umagat surname appeared 100 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 Umagat.

The history of the last name Umagat

The surname UMAGAT is believed to have originated in the Philippines, likely during the late 16th or early 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Tagalog word "umagat," which means "to bite" or "to grasp firmly." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone known for their tenacity or determination.

The earliest known written record of the UMAGAT surname appears in a Spanish colonial document from the year 1632, which mentions a person named Juan UMAGAT residing in the village of Tondo, now part of modern-day Manila. This document provides evidence that the name was already in use during the early years of Spanish colonization in the Philippines.

In the 18th century, the UMAGAT surname is found in various church records from the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga, indicating that families with this name were present in those areas. One notable individual from this period was Pedro UMAGAT (1724-1798), a farmer and landowner from the town of Guiguinto, Bulacan.

During the 19th century, the UMAGAT name gained prominence with the birth of Felipe UMAGAT (1826-1899), a prominent businessman and landowner in the province of Pampanga. His son, Mariano UMAGAT (1854-1931), became a respected lawyer and politician, serving as a member of the Philippine Commission during the early years of American colonial rule.

In more recent times, the UMAGAT surname has been carried by several notable figures, including Ernesto UMAGAT (1901-1978), a celebrated writer and poet who played a significant role in the development of modern Filipino literature. Another prominent individual was Maria UMAGAT (1925-2012), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools and organizations dedicated to empowering women and girls.

Other notable individuals with the UMAGAT surname include the following:

1. Gregorio UMAGAT (1885-1952), a renowned architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings across the Philippines.
2. Josefa UMAGAT (1910-1995), a pioneering journalist and author who published several books on Filipino culture and history.
3. Luis UMAGAT (1932-2018), a respected diplomat who served as the Philippine Ambassador to several countries in Europe and Asia.
4. Rosario UMAGAT (1945-present), a celebrated visual artist known for her vibrant paintings and installations inspired by Philippine indigenous culture.
5. Enrique UMAGAT (1968-present), a prominent lawyer and human rights activist who has worked tirelessly to defend the rights of marginalized communities in the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umagat

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

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 Umagat 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.

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

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