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

Gatdula, 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 Gatdula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gatdula in America

Gatdula is the 45804th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gatdula surname appeared 466 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 Gatdula.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gatdula 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 Gatdula

The surname Gatdula has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonial period. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog word "gatdol," which means "to strike" or "to beat," possibly referring to the occupation or trade of an ancestor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Gatdula can be found in the Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos, a census-like record of surnames compiled by Spanish authorities in the Philippines in the late 18th century. This document served as a vital source for tracing the origins and distribution of Filipino surnames during that era.

In the early 19th century, a notable figure named Juan Gatdula (1792-1854) rose to prominence as a leader of the Katipunan, a revolutionary movement against Spanish colonial rule. His involvement in the struggle for Philippine independence has solidified the Gatdula name in the annals of Filipino history.

Another notable individual bearing the Gatdula surname was Mariano Gatdula (1865-1923), a renowned painter and sculptor during the late Spanish colonial and early American colonial periods in the Philippines. His works, which often depicted scenes from Philippine history and culture, are now considered treasures of the nation's artistic heritage.

In the realm of literature, the name Gatdula is associated with the writer and poet Felisa Gatdula (1890-1968), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the Filipino experience. Her poetry collections, such as "Mga Bulaklak ng Buhay" (Flowers of Life), have earned her a place among the literary greats of the Philippines.

The Gatdula surname can also be traced to various place names and locations within the Philippines, such as the town of Gatdula in the province of Bulacan. This connection to specific geographic regions further underscores the deep roots of the name within the country's diverse cultural landscape.

Throughout the centuries, the Gatdula surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, arts, and literature, leaving an indelible mark on the rich tapestry of Philippine history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gatdula

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

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

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