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

Caoagdan, 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 Caoagdan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caoagdan in America

Caoagdan is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caoagdan surname appeared 104 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 Caoagdan.

The history of the last name Caoagdan

The surname CAOAGDAN has its origins in the Philippines, traced back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonial period. It is derived from the Visayan word "caoagdan," meaning "eastward" or "towards the east." This suggests that the name may have originated from a location or settlement situated in the eastern part of the Philippine archipelago.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CAOAGDAN can be found in the 17th-century Spanish colonial records, which documented land grants and settlements in the Visayan region. These records often listed the names of local chieftains and landowners, many of whom adopted Spanish-sounding surnames as a result of the Spanish policy of renaming the native population.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the CAOAGDAN surname began to appear more frequently in church records and local chronicles. Notable individuals bearing this name include Antonio CAOAGDAN (1745-1812), a respected community leader and landowner in the province of Leyte, and Maria CAOAGDAN (1792-1868), a prominent figure in the local Catholic Church who was known for her philanthropic efforts.

In the late 19th century, the CAOAGDAN surname gained prominence with the birth of Juan CAOAGDAN (1879-1957), a renowned scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the preservation of Filipino languages and cultures. His extensive work on the Visayan dialects and their historical connections with other Austronesian languages is widely recognized and studied by linguists and historians.

Another notable bearer of the CAOAGDAN surname was Emilia CAOAGDAN (1901-1978), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist. She established several schools in the Visayan region and advocated for the empowerment of women through education and social reforms.

In the 20th century, the CAOAGDAN name continued to be associated with various fields, including politics, arts, and academia. One such individual was Rodrigo CAOAGDAN (1922-2005), a respected painter and sculptor whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines.

While the CAOAGDAN surname may not be as widely known as some other Philippine surnames, its historical roots and the achievements of its bearers have left a lasting impact on the cultural and intellectual landscape of the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caoagdan

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

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

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