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

Salandanan, 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 Salandanan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salandanan in America

Salandanan is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salandanan surname appeared 110 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 Salandanan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salandanan 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 Salandanan

The surname Salandanan is believed to have originated in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region of the central Philippines. It is likely derived from the Visayan language, which is spoken in various parts of the central Philippines.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Salandanan date back to the late 16th century, during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. It is possible that the name may have been recorded in official documents or records kept by Spanish colonial authorities at the time.

While the exact etymology and meaning of the name Salandanan are not entirely clear, it is speculated that it may be related to the Visayan word "salandan," which refers to a type of plant or tree native to the region. Alternatively, it could be derived from a place name or a combination of Visayan words.

One notable person in history with the surname Salandanan was Juan Salandanan, a prominent figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Juan Salandanan was born in the province of Cebu in the central Philippines and played a significant role in the revolutionary movement, though the exact years of his birth and death are not widely documented.

Another individual with the surname Salandanan was Maria Salandanan, a renowned artist and painter from the Philippines in the early 20th century. She was known for her vibrant and expressive paintings that captured the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. Maria Salandanan lived from 1890 to 1968.

In the realm of literature, Pedro Salandanan was a celebrated poet and writer from the central Philippines in the mid-20th century. His works explored themes of identity, culture, and social issues, and he was widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in Philippine literature of his time. Pedro Salandanan lived from 1920 to 1985.

Another notable figure with the surname Salandanan was Lourdes Salandanan, a pioneering Filipino scientist and researcher in the field of marine biology. She made significant contributions to the study of coral reefs and marine ecosystems in the Philippines. Lourdes Salandanan was born in 1935 and passed away in 2012.

Lastly, Antonio Salandanan was a prominent businessman and philanthropist from the central Philippines in the late 20th century. He founded several successful companies and was actively involved in various charitable initiatives, particularly focused on education and community development. Antonio Salandanan lived from 1940 to 2015.

While the surname Salandanan is relatively uncommon outside of the Philippines, it holds a rich history and cultural significance rooted in the central Visayan region of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salandanan

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

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

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