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

Taduran, 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 Taduran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taduran in America

Taduran is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taduran surname appeared 160 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 Taduran.

The history of the last name Taduran

The surname Taduran is of Filipino origin, derived from the Tagalog language. It is believed to have originated in the Luzon region of the Philippines during the 16th century, when Spanish colonization began to influence the naming conventions of the native population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Taduran surname dates back to 1623, when it appeared in a Spanish census of the town of Tondo, located in what is now Manila. The name is thought to be derived from the Tagalog word "tadyak," which means "to strike" or "to hit," suggesting that the surname may have initially referred to someone involved in a trade or occupation related to metalwork or carpentry.

In the 18th century, the Taduran name gained prominence in the municipality of Angat, located in the province of Bulacan. Historical records from this time period mention a prominent family of landowners and entrepreneurs who carried the Taduran surname.

Notable individuals with the Taduran surname include Juan Taduran, a revolutionary leader who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Born in 1856, he played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1898 and was eventually captured and executed by Spanish authorities in 1897.

Another notable figure was Feliciano Taduran, a renowned artist and sculptor from the early 20th century. Born in 1887 in Angat, Bulacan, he was recognized for his intricate woodcarvings and religious sculptures, many of which can still be found in churches and museums throughout the Philippines.

In the field of literature, Marcelo Taduran, born in 1912, was a celebrated poet and essayist known for his works that explored themes of Filipino identity and nationalism. His poems and essays played a significant role in shaping the literary landscape of the Philippines during the mid-20th century.

During the Spanish colonial period, the surname Taduran was also found in various parts of the Visayas region, particularly in the provinces of Iloilo and Cebu. Historical records from this time period mention individuals with the Taduran surname holding positions of authority and influence within local communities.

Maria Taduran, born in 1834 in Cebu, was a prominent figure in the Philippine Revolution, serving as a messenger and courier for revolutionary forces. Her bravery and dedication to the cause of independence earned her recognition and respect among her contemporaries.

Throughout its history, the Taduran surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Tadoran, Tadurán, and Tadurano. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local spellings, but the core meaning and origin of the name remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taduran

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

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 Taduran 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.

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

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