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

Daoang, 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 Daoang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daoang in America

Daoang is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daoang surname appeared 149 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 Daoang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daoang 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 Daoang

The surname DAOANG finds its origins in the Philippines, where it is believed to have emerged during the Spanish colonial period in the 16th to 18th centuries. It is likely derived from an indigenous Filipino word or phrase that was adapted into a Spanish-sounding surname.

One possible origin of the name DAOANG is from the Tagalog word "daong," which means "bamboo shoot" or "young bamboo." This connection could suggest that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near bamboo groves or were involved in the cultivation or use of bamboo.

Another potential source of the surname DAOANG is the Visayan word "daong," meaning "to shelter" or "to take refuge." This could indicate that the name was initially given to individuals or families who provided shelter or refuge to others during times of conflict or natural disasters.

Historical records from the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines are scarce, but some early mentions of the name DAOANG may exist in church records or documents from that time period. Unfortunately, specific examples of such records are not readily available.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DAOANG was Juan DAOANG, who lived in the province of Pampanga in the late 18th century. Another notable figure was Maria DAOANG, a landowner and philanthropist from the town of Bacolor, Pampanga, who lived in the early 19th century.

In the 20th century, a prominent individual with the surname DAOANG was Pedro DAOANG, a Filipino writer and journalist who was born in 1910 and passed away in 1985. He was known for his contributions to Filipino literature and his advocacy for social justice.

Another individual of note was Josefa DAOANG, a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in the Philippines. She was born in 1875 and played a significant role in promoting education and empowerment for women during the early 20th century.

Lastly, Manuel DAOANG was a Filipino politician and businessman who served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives in the 1960s and 1970s, representing the province of Pampanga.

While the exact origins of the surname DAOANG may be difficult to trace with certainty, it is clear that the name has a rich history and cultural significance in the Philippines, reflecting the country's diverse linguistic and ethnic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daoang

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

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

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