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

Datuin, 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 Datuin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Datuin in America

Datuin is the 63698th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Datuin surname appeared 313 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 Datuin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Datuin 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 Datuin

The surname Datuin traces its origins to the Philippines, with its earliest recorded usage dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog language, one of the major languages spoken in the Philippine archipelago.

During the Spanish colonial era, surnames were introduced and assigned to many indigenous Filipinos as part of the systematic record-keeping efforts of the Spanish authorities. Datuin is thought to have been derived from the Tagalog word "datuin," which means "to arrive" or "to come upon."

One of the earliest known references to the surname Datuin can be found in the Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos, a historical document compiled by the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines in the late 18th century. This catalog listed the surnames assigned to various families and provided insights into the origins and meanings of these names.

In the late 19th century, a notable figure bearing the Datuin surname was Juan Datuin, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule. Born in 1870 in the province of Bulacan, he played a crucial role in the Philippine Revolution and became a prominent military leader.

Another historical figure associated with the Datuin surname was María Datuin, a Filipino writer and educator who lived in the early 20th century. She is recognized for her contributions to the development of Philippine literature and her efforts to promote education among the local population.

In the realm of art, the name Datuin is associated with Ernesto Datuin, a renowned Filipino painter and sculptor who lived from 1895 to 1975. His works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines.

Interestingly, the Datuin surname also has connections to certain place names in the Philippines. For instance, the town of Datuin in the province of Abra is believed to have derived its name from the same Tagalog root word as the surname.

Throughout its history, the Datuin surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, educators, revolutionaries, and community leaders, all contributing to the rich tapestry of Philippine culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Datuin

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

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

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