Duterte (surname)

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

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
Harold Duterte (born 1978), Filipino politician and businessman
Kitty Duterte (born 2004), Filipino socialite
Omar Duterte (born 1994), Filipino businessman and politician
Paolo Duterte (born 1975), Filipino businessman and politician
Rigo Duterte (born 1998), Filipino businessman and politician
Rodrigo Duterte (born 1945), 16th President of the Philippines
Ronald Duterte (1934–2016), Filipino lawyer and politician
Sara Duterte (born 1978), 15th Vice President of the Philippines
Sebastian Duterte (born 1987), Filipino businessman and politician
Soledad Duterte (1916–2012), Filipino teacher and activist
Vicente Duterte (1911–1968), Filipino lawyer and politician

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