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

Gatchalian, 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 Gatchalian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gatchalian in America

Gatchalian is the 29231st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gatchalian surname appeared 810 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 Gatchalian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gatchalian 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 Gatchalian

The surname GATCHALIAN originated in the Philippines. It is a Spanish surname that was acquired during the Spanish colonial period in the 16th to 19th centuries. The name is likely derived from the Spanish word "gatchal" which means "strong" or "robust". It may have been given as a descriptive name to someone with a strong physical presence.

GATCHALIAN is thought to have roots in the Tagalog language spoken in parts of the Philippines. It is believed to be related to the Tagalog word "gatchalian" which means "warrior" or "fighter". This suggests the name may have been given to someone known for their bravery or fighting spirit.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GATCHALIAN surname dates back to the 18th century. A man named Juan GATCHALIAN was mentioned in a historical document from the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. He was described as a respected community leader and landowner in the province of Bulacan.

In the 19th century, a woman named Maria GATCHALIAN was noted in a local church record as being a prominent businesswoman and landowner in the town of San Miguel, Bulacan. Her husband, Pedro GATCHALIAN, was a successful farmer and trader.

Another notable figure was Rodrigo GATCHALIAN, born in 1842, who was a prominent lawyer and judge in the Spanish colonial courts of the Philippines. He was known for his fair rulings and dedication to upholding the law.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century, a man named Emilio GATCHALIAN was a respected military leader and strategist for the revolutionary forces. He played a key role in several important battles against the Spanish colonial army.

In the early 20th century, a woman named Josefina GATCHALIAN was a celebrated writer and poet who helped preserve and promote Philippine literature and culture. Her works were widely published and acclaimed during her lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gatchalian

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

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

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