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

Balingit, 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 Balingit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balingit in America

Balingit is the 33567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balingit surname appeared 679 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 Balingit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balingit 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 Balingit

The surname Balingit has its origins in the Philippines, and is believed to have emerged during the 16th century. It is thought to derive from the Visayan language, with "balingit" meaning "to twist" or "to turn around." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone with a particular physical characteristic or occupation related to twisting or turning.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Balingit can be found in the Spanish census records of the Philippines, dating back to the 17th century. It is likely that the name was initially documented by Spanish colonizers, who had a significant influence on the standardization of Filipino surnames during this time period.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Juan Balingit was a prominent leader in the Filipino revolt against Spanish colonial rule. He played a key role in organizing resistance efforts in the Ilocos region, demonstrating the historical significance of individuals bearing this surname.

During the 19th century, a number of Balingit families were recorded in various regions of the Philippines, including the provinces of Pangasinan, Tarlac, and Pampanga. This suggests that the name had spread across different parts of the archipelago over time.

Another notable individual with the Balingit surname was Marcelo Balingit, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against American occupation in the early 20th century. He was born in 1866 and played a crucial role in the Philippine-American War, ultimately being captured and imprisoned by American forces.

In more recent times, a prominent figure carrying the Balingit name is Nathaniel Balingit, a Filipino-American author and illustrator born in 1978. He has gained recognition for his children's books and contributions to the literary arts in the United States.

The surname Balingit has a rich history rooted in the Philippines, reflecting the cultural diversity and historical narratives of the archipelago. While its precise origins may be obscured by time, the name has endured as a testament to the resilience and significance of Filipino identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balingit

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

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

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