Duterte (surname)

Not to be confused with Dutertre.

Duterte is a surname of Spanish origin, likely derived from Duarte, a name of Iberian and Occitan roots meaning "strong" or "protector".^[1] 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 [fr] (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

See also

• Duterte family