Magsaysay
The origin of the surname Magsaysay
Magsaysay is an indigenous Tagalog surname linked to “relating” or “telling.”
How Filipino surnames work
Filipino surnames are predominantly Spanish, but not because most families are of Spanish descent: in 1849 a colonial decree (the Catálogo alfabético de apellidos) assigned Spanish surnames to Filipino families to systematise records. Alongside these are indigenous names, Chinese-derived surnames and names of other origins, making the Filipino surname landscape a layered record of the islands' history.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Magsaysay mean?
The surname Magsaysay means To relate, tell (Tagalog). Magsaysay is an indigenous Tagalog surname linked to “relating” or “telling.”
Where does the surname Magsaysay come from?
Magsaysay is a surname of Filipino origin.
What kind of surname is Magsaysay?
Magsaysay is a other surname.
How common is the surname Magsaysay in the United States?
Magsaysay ranks #150,436 among U.S. surnames (2010 U.S. Census), recorded for about 100 people.