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

Danganan, 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 Danganan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Danganan in America

Danganan is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Danganan surname appeared 200 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 Danganan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Danganan 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 Danganan

The surname Danganan is of Filipino origin, with roots dating back to the late 16th century during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. It is believed to have evolved from the Tagalog word "danganan," which means "gateway" or "passage." This suggests that the name may have been derived from a geographical location or landmark, possibly a gateway or entrance to a village or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Danganan can be found in the 17th-century Spanish colonial records known as the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos." This catalog was a comprehensive listing of Filipino surnames assigned to native inhabitants by Spanish authorities during the systematic distribution of surnames that began in the late 16th century.

In the 19th century, the Danganan surname appeared in various historical documents from the Philippine archipelago, particularly in the Visayas region. Notably, a prominent figure named Andres Danganan (1820-1892) was a respected leader and landowner in the town of Jaro, Iloilo. He played a significant role in the local community and was recognized for his contributions to agriculture and commerce.

Another notable individual with the Danganan surname was Joaquin Danganan (1855-1932), a renowned Filipino educator and author. He was born in Iloilo and published several works on language and literature, including a comprehensive Visayan-Spanish dictionary that became an influential reference for scholars and linguists of his time.

In more recent history, the Danganan surname has been carried by individuals such as Nemesio Danganan (1901-1985), a Filipino politician who served as a senator in the Philippine Congress from 1949 to 1957. He was a vocal advocate for agrarian reform and played a crucial role in shaping agricultural policies during his tenure.

Another prominent figure was Rosario Danganan (1923-2010), a revered Filipino writer and journalist. She was born in Iloilo and is best known for her contributions to the literary scene in the Hiligaynon language, publishing numerous short stories, novels, and articles that explored the rich cultural heritage of the Visayas region.

While the Danganan surname has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the earliest and most significant historical records of the name can be traced back to its Filipino origins, reflecting the cultural diversity and rich heritage of surnames in the Philippine archipelago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Danganan

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

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

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