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

Catacutan, 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 Catacutan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Catacutan in America

Catacutan is the 63373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Catacutan surname appeared 315 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 Catacutan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Catacutan 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 Catacutan

The surname CATACUTAN is believed to have originated from the Philippines, with its roots tracing back to the late 16th or early 17th century. It is thought to have derived from an indigenous word or phrase, possibly related to a specific location or geographic feature.

One of the earliest known references to the name CATACUTAN can be found in records from the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. It is mentioned in a document dated around 1650, which suggests that the name was already in use at that time among the local population.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the CATACUTAN name appears to have been concentrated in the central and southern regions of the Philippines, particularly in the areas now known as the Visayas and Mindanao. Some historians believe that the name may have originated from a specific town or village, although the exact location remains uncertain.

In the 19th century, several individuals bearing the CATACUTAN surname gained prominence in various fields. One notable figure was Juan CATACUTAN, a prominent landowner and community leader in the province of Leyte. He was born in 1812 and played a significant role in the development of his region during the latter part of the Spanish colonial era.

Another individual of note was Maria CATACUTAN, a renowned healer and herbalist who lived in the late 19th century. She was widely respected for her knowledge of traditional medicinal practices and her contributions to preserving indigenous healing traditions.

In the 20th century, the CATACUTAN name continued to be found across various parts of the Philippines. One noteworthy individual was Pedro CATACUTAN, a distinguished educator and author who was born in 1902 in the province of Cebu. He wrote several influential works on Philippine history and culture, and his contributions were recognized with numerous awards and honors.

Another prominent figure was Lourdes CATACUTAN, a celebrated artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her intricate works depicting traditional Filipino life and customs. She was born in 1928 and her sculptures can be found in various galleries and museums throughout the Philippines.

In more recent times, the CATACUTAN surname has spread beyond the Philippines, with individuals of this lineage now found in various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and other countries with significant Filipino diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Catacutan

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

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

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