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

Bactad, 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 Bactad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bactad in America

Bactad is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bactad surname appeared 153 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 Bactad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bactad 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 Bactad

The surname BACTAD originated in the Philippines, with its roots tracing back to the early 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "baktad," which means "to uncover" or "to reveal." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals whose occupations involved uncovering or exposing something, such as hunters, explorers, or even farmers.

One of the earliest recorded references to the BACTAD surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. In a document dated 1631, a certain Juan BACTAD was mentioned as a landowner in the province of Bulacan, located on the main island of Luzon. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region at that time.

During the 18th century, the BACTAD name appeared in various parish records and genealogical documents, particularly in the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga. Notable individuals from this period include Pedro BACTAD, a respected community leader in the town of Malolos, Bulacan, who lived from 1725 to 1792.

As the centuries progressed, the BACTAD name spread across the Philippines, with members of the family establishing themselves in different regions and professions. In the late 19th century, Jose BACTAD (1856-1921) gained recognition as a prominent educator and advocate for Philippine independence from Spanish colonial rule.

Another notable figure was Emilio BACTAD (1878-1944), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives during the American colonial period. He was a vocal proponent of Philippine autonomy and played a significant role in the country's transition to self-governance.

In the 20th century, the BACTAD surname continued to be associated with various fields, including the arts, academia, and public service. One prominent bearer of the name was Carmen BACTAD (1914-2005), a celebrated painter and visual artist whose works captured the richness of Philippine culture and traditions.

While the origins of the BACTAD surname can be traced back to the early colonial period in the Philippines, its legacy has endured through the contributions of its bearers to the nation's history and cultural landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bactad

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

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

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