Duterte is a surname of French origin, likely derived from Duarte, a name of Iberian and Occitan roots meaning "strong" or "protector".
Notable people with the surname include: (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
See also Duterte family
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