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

Taitano, 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 Taitano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taitano in America

Taitano is the 28023rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taitano surname appeared 855 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 Taitano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Taitano 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 Taitano

The surname Taitano is believed to have originated from the Chamorro people of the Mariana Islands, which are located in the Western Pacific Ocean. The name is thought to be derived from the Chamorro word "tåitåi," which means "to command" or "to lead," suggesting that the name may have been given to individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their communities.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Taitano can be traced back to the 17th century, when the Mariana Islands were colonized by the Spanish Empire. During this period, the Spanish administration introduced the use of surnames among the indigenous Chamorro population, and many families adopted names that reflected their social status, occupations, or personal characteristics.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Taitano was Juan Taitano, who lived in the late 17th century and was a prominent figure in the village of Hagåtña, which was the capital of the Spanish Mariana Islands. Juan Taitano was recognized for his leadership and involvement in local affairs, further supporting the notion that the name was associated with authority and command.

In the 18th century, the surname Taitano appeared in various historical records and documents related to the Mariana Islands. For instance, Manuel Taitano was a respected community leader in the village of Humåtak during this time period. Additionally, the name was found in records of land ownership and transactions, indicating that families bearing the surname held significant property and influence within the local society.

As the centuries passed, the Taitano surname continued to be prominent among the Chamorro people of the Mariana Islands. Notable individuals with this last name include:

1. Francisco Taitano (1847-1924), a prominent businessman and landowner who played a significant role in the economic development of the Mariana Islands during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

2. Joaquin Taitano (1887-1961), a respected educator and advocate for Chamorro culture and language preservation in the early 20th century.

3. Maria Taitano (1902-1985), a renowned traditional Chamorro healer and midwife who was highly respected for her knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional birthing practices.

4. José Taitano (1914-1997), a distinguished politician and public servant who served as the first elected governor of the Northern Mariana Islands after the islands became a U.S. commonwealth in the late 20th century.

5. Ana Taitano (1928-2011), a celebrated Chamorro artist and cultural ambassador who helped promote and preserve the traditional arts and crafts of the Mariana Islands through her work and teachings.

While the surname Taitano is most commonly associated with the Chamorro people of the Mariana Islands, it has also been adopted by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds, particularly in the United States, where many Chamorros have migrated over the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taitano

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

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

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