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

Dahilig, 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 Dahilig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dahilig in America

Dahilig is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dahilig surname appeared 207 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 Dahilig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dahilig 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 Dahilig

The surname DAHILIG is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. It is a locational surname derived from the Tagalog word "dahil," meaning "cause" or "reason," combined with the Spanish suffix "-ig," which was commonly added to Filipino surnames during that period.

DAHILIG is thought to have originated in the Tagalog-speaking regions of Luzon, particularly in the provinces around Manila and the surrounding areas. It may have been given to families or individuals who resided in a place associated with a specific cause or reason, or it could have been an occupational name for those involved in resolving disputes or handling legal matters.

Historical records from the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period are scarce, making it challenging to pinpoint the earliest instances of the DAHILIG surname. However, it is likely that the name appeared in church records, census documents, and other administrative records from the 17th to 19th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DAHILIG was Juan DAHILIG, born in 1792 in the town of Tondo, near Manila. He was a prominent landowner and businessman during the late Spanish colonial period.

Another notable figure was Catalina DAHILIG, born in 1825 in the province of Bulacan. She was a respected educator and advocate for women's education in the Philippines during the 19th century.

In the early 20th century, Pedro DAHILIG (1889-1972) was a renowned painter and artist from the province of Pampanga. His works depicted scenes from rural Filipino life and are now part of the national cultural heritage.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century, Mariano DAHILIG (1865-1924) was a prominent leader in the province of Batangas. He played a crucial role in the local resistance movement and later served in the revolutionary government.

More recently, Josefina DAHILIG (1920-2003) was a celebrated Filipino author and playwright. Her works explored themes of family, tradition, and the struggles of urban life in the Philippines.

While the DAHILIG surname may have originated from a specific location or occupation, it has since spread throughout the Philippines and is now found in various regions of the country. The name's history is deeply rooted in the country's rich cultural heritage and reflects the diverse influences that have shaped Filipino society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dahilig

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

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

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