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

Balaoing, 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 Balaoing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balaoing in America

Balaoing is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balaoing surname appeared 195 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 Balaoing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balaoing 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 Balaoing

The surname Balaoing has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the late 16th or early 17th century. It is believed to have originated from the Visayan language spoken in the central region of the Philippine archipelago. The name is likely derived from the word "balao," which means "boat" or "canoe" in Visayan, with the suffix "-ing" indicating a location or place.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Balaoing surname can be found in the Spanish colonial records from the early 1600s, where it appears as a reference to a specific area or settlement near the coastal regions of the Visayan islands. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a place where boats or canoes were built or stored.

In the 18th century, the Balaoing surname appears in several church records and census documents from the Visayan region, indicating its continuous use and presence among the local population. During this time, variations in spelling, such as "Balawing" or "Balaoin," were also common due to the influence of Spanish orthography and the lack of standardized writing systems for local languages.

Notable individuals bearing the Balaoing surname include Juan Balaoing (1725-1789), a renowned craftsman and boat builder from the island of Cebu, whose works were highly sought after by Spanish traders and naval officers. Another notable figure was Maria Balaoing (1812-1891), a respected healer and midwife from the town of Bogo, who was renowned for her expertise in traditional medicine and childbirth practices.

In the 19th century, the Balaoing surname gained prominence with the rise of the Philippine revolutionary movement against Spanish colonial rule. One of the leaders of this movement was Gregorio Balaoing (1845-1901), a prominent figure in the Visayan region who played a crucial role in organizing local resistance against Spanish forces.

Another notable individual was Isidro Balaoing (1867-1938), a respected scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the preservation and documentation of Visayan languages and cultural traditions. His work played a vital role in the development of modern Visayan literature and education.

As the Balaoing surname spread beyond its original geographic origins, it continued to be associated with coastal communities and maritime traditions, reflecting the strong connection between the name and the Visayan people's relationship with the sea.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balaoing

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

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 Balaoing 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 Balaoing 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 Balaoing was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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