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The Atilano surname originated in Spain, specifically in the Basque region, where the name “Atilano” or “Attilano”
During the Spanish colonial period, many Spaniards with the surname Atilano traveled to the Philippines as:
1. Missionaries (like Father Juan Atilano)
2. Soldiers (like Inocencio Atilano)
3. Government officials
4. Settlers
Some Atilanos intermarried with local Filipinos, while others maintained their Spanish heritage. Over time, the surname Atilano became established in the Philippines, particularly in areas with significant Spanish influence, such as Manila and the Visayas region.
Today, the Atilano surname can be found among Filipinos of Spanish descent, as well as in Spain and other countries with Spanish connections.

Capitan Inocencio Atilano Dela Marina, a Spanish naval officer, married a descendant of Shariff Kabungsuan and Princess Nayac, a Muslim princess, inside Fort Pilar in Zamboanga City, Philippines! This union is considered the first recorded intermarriage between a Christian and a Muslim in the Philippines.