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

Ouano, 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 Ouano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ouano in America

Ouano is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ouano surname appeared 252 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 Ouano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ouano 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 Ouano

The surname OUANO is of Filipino origin, first appearing in historical records from the late 16th century during the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. It is believed to be derived from the Visayan word "ouano," which means "boundary" or "limit," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone living on or near a boundary or border region.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the OUANO surname can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos" (Alphabetical Catalog of Surnames), a Spanish colonial record compiled in the late 1600s. This document listed OUANO as a recognized surname among the indigenous population of the Philippine Islands.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the OUANO name was Juan OUANO, a respected village leader and farmer from the province of Leyte. Juan OUANO was recognized for his contributions to the local community and his efforts in promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Another early record of the OUANO surname is found in the "Libro de Bautismos" (Book of Baptisms) of the town of Dapitan, dating back to the early 1800s. This document lists several OUANO families who were among the earliest settlers in the area.

During the late 19th century, a prominent figure with the OUANO surname was Maria OUANO, a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights. Born in 1845 in the province of Cebu, Maria OUANO established one of the first schools for girls in the region and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women.

In the early 20th century, a notable OUANO was Pedro OUANO (1878-1952), a distinguished lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Philippine Assembly during the American colonial period. Pedro OUANO was widely respected for his integrity and commitment to public service.

Over the centuries, the OUANO surname has been associated with various notable individuals and families across the Philippines, reflecting the diverse and rich cultural heritage of the islands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ouano

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

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

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