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

Duterte, 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 Duterte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duterte in America

Duterte is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duterte surname appeared 174 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 Duterte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duterte 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 Duterte

The surname Duterte is of Filipino origin, with its roots traced back to the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines. The name is believed to have originated from the Visayan word "dutur," which means "to punish" or "to discipline."

The earliest known records of the Duterte name date back to the 16th century, when Spanish colonizers began documenting the inhabitants of the Philippine archipelago. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Dutuerte" or "Dutertri," reflecting the variations in transcribing local dialects into written form.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the Duterte name was Juan Duterte, a local chieftain from the town of Datu Piang in the present-day province of Maguindanao. Juan Duterte is mentioned in a Spanish colonial document from the late 1600s, where he is described as a respected leader in the region.

As the name spread throughout Mindanao, it became associated with various place names, such as the municipality of Duterte in the province of Davao Oriental. This municipality was named after a prominent local figure, Manuel Duterte, who lived in the late 19th century and played a significant role in the development of the area.

One of the most notable individuals with the Duterte surname is Rodrigo Duterte, the former President of the Philippines (born 1945). Rodrigo Duterte, who served as President from 2016 to 2022, hailed from Davao City in Mindanao and was known for his controversial anti-crime policies and outspoken rhetoric.

Other noteworthy individuals with the Duterte surname include:

1. Vicente Duterte (1911-1999), a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as a Senator and Governor of Davao.
2. Sara Duterte (born 1978), the daughter of Rodrigo Duterte and the current Vice President of the Philippines.
3. Benjamin Duterte (1933-2021), a Filipino businessman and politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives.
4. Simeon Duterte (1926-2012), a Filipino educator and author who wrote extensively on local history and culture.
5. Soledad Duterte (1916-2012), a Filipino writer and poet known for her contributions to Visayan literature.

While the Duterte surname has its roots in Mindanao, it has since spread across the Philippines and even to other parts of the world, carried by Filipino diaspora communities. However, its connection to the southern island of Mindanao remains strong, with many of the most prominent individuals bearing this name hailing from this region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duterte

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

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

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