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

Tedtaotao, 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 Tedtaotao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tedtaotao in America

Tedtaotao is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tedtaotao surname appeared 105 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 Tedtaotao.

The history of the last name Tedtaotao

The surname TEDTAOTAO is believed to have originated in the Northern Mariana Islands, a United States territory located in the Western Pacific Ocean. The name is of Chamorro origin, the indigenous people of the Mariana Islands.

The name TEDTAOTAO is derived from the Chamorro words "tåo" meaning "person" and "tåo tåo" meaning "people" or "human beings". It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was known for their strong sense of community, compassion, or connection to their fellow human beings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TEDTAOTAO can be found in the 17th century Spanish records of the Mariana Islands. During this time, the islands were a Spanish colony, and the Spanish missionaries and colonial administrators kept detailed records of the local population.

In the early 19th century, a man named Juan TEDTAOTAO was recorded as a prominent community leader in the village of Agat on the island of Guam. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and preserving Chamorro culture and traditions.

Another notable individual with the surname TEDTAOTAO was Maria TEDTAOTAO, who lived in the late 19th century. She was recognized for her skilled weaving of intricate Chamorro textiles, which are now considered an important part of the islands' cultural heritage.

During the early 20th century, a man named Francisco TEDTAOTAO gained recognition as a skilled navigator and fisherman in the Marianas Islands. His knowledge of traditional navigation techniques and fishing methods was widely respected among his fellow islanders.

In the mid-20th century, a woman named Dolores TEDTAOTAO was a prominent figure in the Chamorro women's rights movement. She advocated for gender equality and worked to empower women in her community.

The surname TEDTAOTAO continues to be a significant part of the Chamorro cultural identity, reflecting the strong sense of community and connection to one's fellow human beings that is deeply rooted in the islands' traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tedtaotao

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

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

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