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

Atalig, 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 Atalig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Atalig in America

Atalig is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Atalig surname appeared 208 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 Atalig.

The history of the last name Atalig

The surname "ATALIG" originates from the Northern Mariana Islands, a chain of islands located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is believed to have its roots in the Chamorro language, which is the indigenous language spoken by the Chamorro people who have inhabited the islands for thousands of years.

The name "ATALIG" is thought to be derived from the Chamorro word "ata," which means "air" or "wind," and the suffix "-lig," indicating a connection or relation to something. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person or family with a connection to the wind or air, perhaps related to their occupation, location, or some other significant aspect of their lives.

Historically, the Northern Mariana Islands have been under the control of various colonial powers, including Spain, Germany, and Japan, before becoming a Commonwealth of the United States in the mid-20th century. As a result, the spelling of the name "ATALIG" may have undergone changes or variations throughout its history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ATALIG" can be found in the writings of the Spanish missionary Diego Luis de Sanvitores, who arrived in the Mariana Islands in 1668. In his accounts, he mentions interacting with individuals bearing this surname, suggesting its existence during the Spanish colonial period.

Notable individuals with the surname "ATALIG" include Juan Atalig Sablan, a Chamorro historian and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Mariana Islands in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Another prominent figure is Herman Q. Atalig, a former attorney general of the Northern Mariana Islands, who served from 1995 to 1997.

Juan Atalig Mendiola, a Chamorro artist and educator, was born in 1929 and is known for his contributions to preserving and promoting the traditional arts and culture of the Mariana Islands. Additionally, Joaquin Atalig Santos, born in 1939, was a prominent politician and served as the Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands from 1994 to 1998.

Furthermore, the name "ATALIG" has been associated with various places and locations within the Northern Mariana Islands, such as Atalig Beach on the island of Rota, which may have derived its name from individuals or families bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Atalig

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

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

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