Duterte (surname)

Duterte is a surname of Spanish origin, likely derived from Duarte, a name of Iberian and Occitan roots meaning "strong" or "protector". It became common in the Philippines following the Clavería Decree of 1849, which mandated the adoption of standardized Spanish surnames.

Notable people with the surname include:

  • Henri Duterte (1847–1887), French botanist
  • Henrietta Duterte (1817–1903), American philanthropist and abolitionist
  • Janet Duterte (born 1970), Filipino actress known professionally as Keanna Reeves
  • Melina Duterte (born 1994), American musician, singer, songwriter and music producer, under the stage name Jay Som
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