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

Dumadag, 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 Dumadag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dumadag in America

Dumadag is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dumadag surname appeared 127 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 Dumadag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dumadag 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 Dumadag

The surname DUMADAG is believed to have originated from the Philippines, specifically in the region of Mindanao. It is thought to derive from the Visayan language, which is spoken by various ethnic groups in the central Philippines. The name is likely a combination of two words: "duma" meaning companion or friend, and "dag" meaning water or river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DUMADAG can be found in historical documents from the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. These documents mention individuals with the surname residing in the areas around Zamboanga and Davao, which were major trading hubs at the time.

In the late 17th century, a prominent figure named Juan DUMADAG was recorded as a local chieftain in the village of Dapitan, located on the island of Mindanao. He played a significant role in negotiating trade agreements between the Spanish colonizers and the indigenous communities.

During the 19th century, a notable individual named Maria DUMADAG was recognized for her skills as a traditional healer and midwife in the town of Mati, Davao Oriental. Her expertise in using local herbs and remedies was highly regarded among the residents of the area.

Another historical figure of note is Pedro DUMADAG, who was born in 1832 in the town of Digos, Davao del Sur. He was a respected leader in the local agricultural community and played a pivotal role in introducing new farming techniques to the region.

In the early 20th century, a famous artist named Lourdes DUMADAG gained recognition for her intricate weaving and textile designs. Her works were heavily influenced by the rich cultural traditions of the Mindanao region and were exhibited in various galleries across the Philippines.

While the surname DUMADAG has its roots in the southern Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even internationally due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and connection to the Visayan language and culture remain an integral part of its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dumadag

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

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

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