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

Gacutan, 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 Gacutan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gacutan in America

Gacutan is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gacutan surname appeared 144 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 Gacutan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gacutan 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 Gacutan

The surname Gacutan is believed to have originated in the Philippines, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Tagalog word "gacutan," which refers to a type of grass or reed commonly found in the region.

During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, surnames were introduced and assigned to indigenous families. The Gacutan name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, possibly given to individuals who lived near areas abundant with the gacutan grass or who worked with this material.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Gacutan surname can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos" (Alphabetical Catalog of Surnames), a document compiled by Spanish authorities in the late 18th century to record and organize the newly assigned surnames in the Philippines.

Notable individuals with the Gacutan surname include Juan Gacutan, a prominent landowner and agricultural leader in the town of Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, in the early 19th century. Another notable figure was Maria Gacutan, a respected educator and community leader in the province of Pampanga during the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, Rafael Gacutan gained recognition as a celebrated artist and sculptor, known for his works depicting Filipino culture and traditions. His pieces were exhibited both locally and internationally, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of the Philippines.

Another prominent individual was Lourdes Gacutan, a renowned writer and poet whose works explored themes of identity, culture, and social issues. Her poetry collections and literary works have been widely acclaimed and studied in academic circles.

Lastly, Manuel Gacutan was a respected military officer who served in the Philippine Armed Forces during the latter half of the 20th century. He played a significant role in various operations and received numerous commendations for his service and leadership.

While the Gacutan surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has since been carried by individuals who have made remarkable contributions to various fields, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to shape the cultural and historical landscape of the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gacutan

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

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

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