2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Umagat
A Filipino surname derived from the Tagalog word "umagat" meaning to bite or snap.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Umagat. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Umagat 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Umagat in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Umagat, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 79.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and White (5.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Umagat
Among Census respondents with the surname Umagat, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 79.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and White (5.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Umagat 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 Umagat surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander79.6% · 82
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 7
- White5.8% · 6
- Two or more races4.9% · 5
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Umagat
Umagat 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
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+3 bearers (+3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 6,793 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +3 bearers (+3.0%) | Up 6,793 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 Umagat 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 | #160,975 | #154,182 | 4.2% |
| Count | 100 | 103 | 3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Umagat bearers went from 100 to 103 (+3.0% change). The surname moved up 6,793 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #154,182.
FAQ
Umagat surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Umagat?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Umagat. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Umagat?
Umagat ranks #154,182 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 103 people with the surname Umagat. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), 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 Umagat.
Has Umagat become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Umagat went from 100 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 3 (+3.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Umagat?
Among Census respondents with the surname Umagat, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 79.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and White (5.8%). 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 Umagat in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.6% (82 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Umagat appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (79.6%), Hispanic (6.8%), White (5.8%). 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 Umagat (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 Umagat mean?
A Filipino surname derived from the Tagalog word "umagat" meaning to bite or snap. 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 Umagat (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 many people are called Umagat?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Umagat, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.