2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Baclaan
A Filipino surname possibly derived from the word "baclaran", a locality in Manila.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Baclaan. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baclaan surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Baclaan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baclaan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 72.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (16.8%) and Hispanic (9.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Baclaan
The surname BACLAAN originated from the Philippines, dating back to the early 16th century when Spanish colonizers began keeping records of family names. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog word "baclaan," which means "barter" or "trade," suggesting that the name may have been associated with the occupation of a trader or merchant.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the BACLAAN surname can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos" (Alphabetical Catalog of Surnames), a document compiled by the Spanish authorities in the Philippines during the 18th century. This catalog was used to register and document the surnames of the indigenous population.
The BACLAAN name has been present in various historical records and manuscripts from the Philippines, including baptismal records, census documents, and land titles. For instance, Juan BACLAAN, born in 1712, was listed as a landowner in the town of Taal, Batangas Province, in the late 18th century.
Another notable figure was Maria BACLAAN, born in 1826, who was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights during the Spanish colonial period. She established one of the first schools for girls in Manila and played a crucial role in promoting education for women in the Philippines.
In the 19th century, the BACLAAN surname was also found in the province of Pampanga, where it was associated with the town of Bacolor. This town's name shares a similar root to the surname, suggesting a possible connection or origin.
During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century, several individuals with the BACLAAN surname were active participants. One such figure was Jose BACLAAN, born in 1867, who served as a lieutenant in the revolutionary forces led by Emilio Aguinaldo.
Another notable BACLAAN was Mariano BACLAAN, born in 1883, who was a prominent writer and journalist during the American colonial period in the Philippines. His works focused on the preservation of Filipino culture and the promotion of nationalist ideals.
While the BACLAAN surname is not as common as some other Filipino surnames, it has a rich history and presence throughout the Philippines, spanning several centuries and various regions of the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baclaan
Among Census respondents with the surname Baclaan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 72.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (16.8%) and Hispanic (9.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Baclaan bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Baclaan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander72.9% · 78
- Two or more races16.8% · 18
- Hispanic or Latino9.3% · 10
- White0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baclaan
Baclaan appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-5 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,615 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,187 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 14,615 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 1,187 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Baclaan surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #151,639 | -0.8% |
| Count | 109 | 107 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baclaan bearers went from 109 to 107 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 1,187 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #151,639.
FAQ
Baclaan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baclaan?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Baclaan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Baclaan?
Baclaan ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Baclaan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Baclaan.
Has Baclaan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baclaan went from 109 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Baclaan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baclaan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 72.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (16.8%) and Hispanic (9.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Baclaan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.9% (78 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baclaan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (72.9%), Two or More Races (16.8%), Hispanic (9.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Baclaan (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Baclaan mean?
A Filipino surname possibly derived from the word "baclaran", a locality in Manila. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Baclaan (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Baclaan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.