Find out how popular the last name Balanon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Balanon.

Balanon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Balanon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balanon in America

Balanon is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balanon surname appeared 238 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Balanon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balanon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Balanon

The surname BALANON is believed to have its origins in the Philippines. It is a relatively uncommon name, and its exact derivation is uncertain, but it is thought to be derived from the Tagalog language, which is one of the principal languages of the Philippine archipelago.

One theory suggests that BALANON is derived from the Tagalog word "balana," which means "whale." This could potentially indicate that the name originally referred to someone who was involved in whaling or fishing activities. Alternatively, it may have been a descriptive name given to someone who was large or robust, likening them to the size of a whale.

While there are no documented historical references to the name BALANON appearing in ancient manuscripts or records, it is likely that the name emerged in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. During this time, many Filipinos adopted Spanish surnames, either voluntarily or through the implementation of the Catálogo Alfabético de Apellidos (Alphabetic Catalog of Surnames).

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname BALANON was Juan BALANON, who lived in the late 18th century and was a prominent landowner in the province of Bulacan, located on the main island of Luzon. Another notable figure was Gregorio BALANON, a resistance leader during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule, who was active in the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, several individuals with the surname BALANON made significant contributions in various fields. For example, Marcelo BALANON (1898-1976) was a respected educator and author who wrote extensively on Philippine history and culture. Likewise, Josefa BALANON (1911-1998) was a pioneering female lawyer and activist who fought for women's rights and social justice.

More recently, the name BALANON has been carried by individuals such as Rafael BALANON (1932-2010), a renowned artist and sculptor whose works celebrated Philippine heritage and traditions, and Lilia BALANON (b. 1948), a prominent environmentalist and advocate for sustainable development.

While the surname BALANON may not be as widespread as some other Filipino names, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made meaningful contributions to their communities and to the broader Philippine society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balanon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Balanon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Balanon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Balanon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Balanon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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