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According to Forebears, the 10 most common surnames in the Philippines are as follows:
1) dela Cruz
2) Garcia
3) Reyes
4) Ramos
5) Mendoza
6) Santos
7) Flores
8) Gonzales
9) Bautista
10) Villanueva
All these surnames are Hispanic in origin.
According to Forebears, the 10 most common surnames in the Philippines are as follows:
1) dela Cruz
2) Garcia
3) Reyes
4) Ramos
5) Mendoza
6) Santos
7) Flores
8) Gonzales
9) Bautista
10) Villanueva
All these surnames are Hispanic in origin.
In 1849, Spanish Governor-General Narciso Clavería y Zaldúa wanted a standard naming convention for the natives. So, the Catálogo Alfabético de Apellidos or the Alphabetical Catalogue of Surnames was used to give surnames to colonial subjects who did not have surnames yet.
"Dela Cruz" means "of the cross"
In 1902, Robert McCulloch Dick, a court reporter at The Manila Times coined the demonym "Juan dela Cruz" to refer to the ordinary Filipino man
Blue's latest owner in the "Blue's Clues and You!" series is Joshua dela Cruz, a Filipino-American actor
In 1902, Robert McCulloch Dick, a court reporter at The Manila Times coined the demonym "Juan dela Cruz" to refer to the ordinary Filipino man
Blue's latest owner in the "Blue's Clues and You!" series is Joshua dela Cruz, a Filipino-American actor
"Garcia" is from "Gartzia" or "Gaztea," from the Basque country between France and Spain. The Basque adjective garze(a) means "young."
According to Spain's Instituto Nacional de Estadistica, Garcia is the most common surname in Spain
It is also the 2nd most common Mexican surname
According to Spain's Instituto Nacional de Estadistica, Garcia is the most common surname in Spain
It is also the 2nd most common Mexican surname
The 8th president, Carlos Polistico Garcia, was a Filipino teacher, lawyer, orator, poet, political economist, public official, organized guerrilla, and Commonwealth military leader. The Federation of Malaya, the Kingdom of Spain, and South Vietnam all gave him foreign honors.
"Reyes" is from the Latin word "regis" and the Spanish word for "king," which is "rey." Reyes was first used in Castile, a large and powerful kingdom in medieval Spain.
Efren "Bata" Reyes, was the first player to win world championships in two different pool disciplines.
Efren "Bata" Reyes, was the first player to win world championships in two different pool disciplines.
"Ramos" ("bouquet," "branches," and even "palms" was originally given to someone born on Palm Sunday or someone who lived in a thickly wooded area.
Fidel V. Ramos is the 12th President of the Philippines. His father, Narciso Rueca Ramos, was a journalist, lawyer, and ambassador.
Fidel V. Ramos is the 12th President of the Philippines. His father, Narciso Rueca Ramos, was a journalist, lawyer, and ambassador.
"Mendoza," from the Basque words "mendi and "otz," means "cold mountain." Some of its variations are "de Mendoza" and even "Medonca." As a habitual name, Mendoza was originally given to mountain dwellers.
Maine Mendoza is the most tweeted about Philippine celebrity back in 2019.
Maine Mendoza is the most tweeted about Philippine celebrity back in 2019.
"Santos" (saints) was originally given to a child born on All Saints' Day. Some of its variations are De Santos, Los Santos, De los Santos, the fused Dossantos, & the singular Santo.
Nico Santos, a Filipino-American actor, plays Mateo Liwanag in the NBC series "Superstore."
Nico Santos, a Filipino-American actor, plays Mateo Liwanag in the NBC series "Superstore."
"Flores," from the name "Floro" and the Latin "flos," means "flower" and has been used in Spain since the 12th century. According to ThoughtCo, it is the 13th most common Hispanic surname in the world
Pedro Flores, a Filipino bellboy, became a businessman after inventing yo-yos.
Pedro Flores, a Filipino bellboy, became a businessman after inventing yo-yos.
"Gonzales" is believed to be from the Visigothic "Gundesaelf," meaning "battle elf." One of its variations is "Gonzalez."
The works of N.V.M. Gonzalez, a short story writer, novelist,essayist, and, poet, have been published in English, Chinese, German, Russian, and Indonesian.
The works of N.V.M. Gonzalez, a short story writer, novelist,essayist, and, poet, have been published in English, Chinese, German, Russian, and Indonesian.
"Bautista" is Spanish for "baptist" or "baptizer." Some of its variations are Batista & Baptista
Actor David Michael Bautista Jr., known as "Batista" during his wrestling career, is of Filipino descent. His grandfather gained US citizenship by fighting for the USA in World War II
Actor David Michael Bautista Jr., known as "Batista" during his wrestling career, is of Filipino descent. His grandfather gained US citizenship by fighting for the USA in World War II
"Villanueva," from "villa" (settlement) and "nueva" (new), was often given to those from recently founded places.
Fe del Mundo was born as Fé Primitiva del Mundo y Villanueva. Among her many firsts, she was the first Filipino certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Fe del Mundo was born as Fé Primitiva del Mundo y Villanueva. Among her many firsts, she was the first Filipino certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
