Gatchalian
The origin of the surname Gatchalian
Gatchalian is a Chinese-Filipino surname tied to a legend of a Ming-era envoy.
How Filipino surnames work
Filipino surnames are predominantly Spanish, but not because most families are of Spanish descent: in 1849 a colonial decree (the Catálogo alfabético de apellidos) assigned Spanish surnames to Filipino families to systematise records. Alongside these are indigenous names, Chinese-derived surnames and names of other origins, making the Filipino surname landscape a layered record of the islands' history.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Gatchalian mean?
The surname Gatchalian means Of Chinese-Filipino origin. Gatchalian is a Chinese-Filipino surname tied to a legend of a Ming-era envoy.
Where does the surname Gatchalian come from?
Gatchalian is a surname of Filipino origin.
What kind of surname is Gatchalian?
Gatchalian is a other surname.
How common is the surname Gatchalian in the United States?
Gatchalian ranks #35,585 among U.S. surnames (2010 U.S. Census), recorded for about 598 people.