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

Danao, 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 Danao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Danao in America

Danao is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Danao surname appeared 225 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 Danao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Danao 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 Danao

The surname Danao has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Cebuano term "daan-og," which means "a small stream or creek." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals residing near such water sources.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Danao surname can be found in the historical accounts of Spanish colonization in the Philippines. In 1565, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, the Spanish explorer and conquistador, encountered a group of indigenous people residing near a small creek on the island of Cebu. This waterway was referred to as "Daan-og," and it is likely that the surname Danao emerged from this encounter.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Danao surname gained prominence in various parts of the Philippines, particularly in the Visayas region. Historical records from this period, such as church registries and land ownership documents, include numerous instances of individuals bearing the Danao surname.

Among the notable figures with the Danao surname is Magdalena Danao, a Filipino revolutionary who fought alongside the Katipunan against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Born in 1877, she played a crucial role in the Philippine Revolution, serving as a courier and spy for the revolutionary forces.

Another prominent individual with the Danao surname was Francisco Danao, a Filipino writer and poet who lived in the early 20th century. Born in 1888, he is acclaimed for his contributions to the development of contemporary Filipino literature, particularly in the Cebuano language.

In the realm of sports, one cannot overlook the accomplishments of Carlos Danao, a Filipino basketball player who represented the national team in several international competitions during the 1960s and 1970s. His skill and dedication earned him a place among the most celebrated athletes in Philippine history.

Another notable figure bearing the Danao surname is Maria Danao, a renowned Filipino artist and sculptor. Born in 1925, her works have been exhibited globally and have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Gawad CCP para sa Sining (Cultural Center of the Philippines Award for the Arts) in 1992.

The Danao surname has also found its way into the realm of education, with one of its most distinguished bearers being Ernesto Danao, a respected academician and writer. Born in 1901, he made significant contributions to the field of Philippine literature and was recognized for his efforts in promoting the Cebuano language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Danao

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

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

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