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

Adlawan, 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 Adlawan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adlawan in America

Adlawan is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adlawan surname appeared 173 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 Adlawan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adlawan 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 Adlawan

The surname Adlawan originates from the Philippines, deriving its roots from the Visayan languages spoken in the central islands of the archipelago. Its earliest known references date back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonial era in the region.

Adlawan is believed to be a variation of the word "Adlaw," which means "sun" or "day" in Cebuano and other related dialects. This suggests that the name may have been initially adopted as a descriptive moniker, possibly referring to an individual's physical appearance, personality traits, or even their occupation or role within their community.

Historical records indicate that the name Adlawan was particularly prevalent in the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, and Negros Oriental, where Cebuano and its related languages were widely spoken. Several notable figures bearing this surname have been documented throughout the centuries.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Adlawan was Juan Adlawan, a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Talisay, Cebu, who lived in the late 17th century. His descendants continued to use the surname and played influential roles in the region's affairs.

In the 19th century, Gregorio Adlawan, born in 1825, was a respected educator and advocate for the preservation of local cultural traditions in the island of Bohol. His contributions to the promotion of indigenous arts and literature were widely recognized during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Catalina Adlawan, a skilled potter and artisan from Negros Oriental, who was renowned for her exquisite ceramic works in the early 20th century. Her creations were highly sought after and are now considered valuable artifacts in various museums and private collections.

In the field of literature, Pedro Adlawan, born in 1890, was a celebrated poet and writer from Cebu. His works, written in Cebuano, explored themes of love, nature, and the struggles of everyday life, capturing the essence of his native culture and language.

Lastly, in more recent history, Jaime Adlawan, born in 1932, was a renowned engineer and inventor from Bohol. He is credited with developing innovative agricultural technologies and machinery that significantly improved farming practices and productivity in the region.

While the surname Adlawan may have evolved and adapted over time, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural heritage of the central Philippine islands, serving as a testament to the diversity and enduring legacy of the nation's indigenous communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adlawan

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

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

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