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

Dayoan, 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 Dayoan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dayoan in America

Dayoan is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dayoan surname appeared 137 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 Dayoan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dayoan 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 Dayoan

The surname DAYOAN is believed to have originated in the Philippines, likely during the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Tagalog word "dayo," meaning "stranger" or "foreigner." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who had come from other regions or had ancestors who were not native to the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DAYOAN surname can be found in the Spanish colonial records of the Philippines, which were meticulously maintained during the Spanish occupation of the archipelago. These records often documented the names of individuals, their places of origin, and their occupations.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Juan DAYOAN was noted for his involvement in the Philippine resistance against Spanish colonial rule. He was born in the province of Pampanga in 1725 and played a significant role in organizing local uprisings until his death in 1795.

Another notable individual bearing the DAYOAN surname was Maria DAYOAN, a respected healer and midwife who lived in the town of Taal, Batangas, during the late 18th century. Her expertise in traditional medicine and her dedication to helping others earned her a reputation that extended far beyond her local community.

In the 19th century, a wealthy landowner named Francisco DAYOAN was known for his philanthropic efforts in the province of Bulacan. He donated a significant portion of his wealth to support the construction of schools and churches in the region, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

During the same period, a writer and poet named Isabela DAYOAN gained recognition for her work, which explored themes of love, nature, and the Filipino identity. Her poems were widely published in local literary journals and anthologies, contributing to the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines.

As the DAYOAN surname spread throughout the Philippines, variations in spelling and pronunciation likely emerged, reflecting the diverse dialects and regional influences within the archipelago. However, the name's roots can be traced back to its origins as a descriptor for those who were considered "strangers" or "foreigners" in a particular area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dayoan

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

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

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