Pagaduan Family History
Pagaduan Surname Meaning
Filipino: topographic name denoting a bountiful place from a derivative of Ilokano adu ‘many; bountiful’.
The term is formed by combining the Ilokano word with the circumfix pag- -an.
This circumfix indicates a specific location, enriching the meaning of the name.
In essence, the name reflects the abundance and fertility of the area it describes.
Such topographic names often carry historical and cultural significance for the communities that inhabit them.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
