2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Baliton
A surname potentially derived from a place name or location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Baliton. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baliton 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Baliton in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baliton, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 75.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.2%) and White (6.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Baliton
The surname BALITON has its origins in the Philippines, dating back to the early 16th century when the Spanish colonized the islands. It is believed to be derived from the Visayan word "balitaon," which means "to inform" or "to announce." This could suggest that the name was originally associated with a messenger or someone responsible for spreading news or proclamations.
During the Spanish colonial period, surnames were introduced to the Philippines, and many Filipinos adopted Hispanic-sounding names or adapted existing indigenous names to fit the Spanish naming conventions. The earliest recorded instances of the name BALITON can be found in church records and historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in the Visayas region.
One notable mention of the name BALITON is in the writings of Father Pedro Chirino, a Jesuit missionary who arrived in the Philippines in 1590. In his chronicles, he documented the lives and customs of the indigenous people, including references to individuals with the surname BALITON.
The name BALITON was also associated with certain place names in the Philippines, such as the village of Baliton in the province of Iloilo. It is possible that the surname originated from this location or that the place was named after an individual with the surname.
Throughout history, there have been several individuals with the surname BALITON who have gained recognition in various fields. One such person was Antonio BALITON (1820-1898), a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Jaro, Iloilo. Another notable figure was Maria BALITON (1875-1949), a respected educator and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century.
In more recent times, individuals with the surname BALITON have made contributions in areas such as literature, art, and politics. For instance, Ernesto BALITON (1928-2004) was a renowned Filipino poet and writer known for his works that explored themes of identity and cultural heritage. Likewise, Carlos BALITON (1941-2018) was a celebrated painter whose vibrant canvases captured the essence of rural life in the Philippines.
While the surname BALITON may not be as widespread as some other Filipino surnames, it has a rich history and cultural significance that spans generations. Its origins can be traced back to the early days of Spanish colonization, and the name has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various aspects of Philippine society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baliton
Among Census respondents with the surname Baliton, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 75.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.2%) and White (6.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Baliton 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 Baliton surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander75.6% · 90
- Two or more races9.2% · 11
- White6.7% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 8
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baliton
Baliton appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+16 bearers (+15.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,446 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+15.5%) | Up 14,446 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 Baliton 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 | #157,234 | #142,788 | 9.2% |
| Count | 103 | 119 | 15.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 32.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baliton bearers went from 103 to 119 (+15.5% change). The surname moved up 14,446 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #142,788.
FAQ
Baliton surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baliton?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Baliton. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Baliton?
Baliton ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Baliton. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Baliton.
Has Baliton become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baliton went from 103 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 16 (+15.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Baliton?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baliton, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 75.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.2%) and White (6.7%). 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 Baliton in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.6% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baliton appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (75.6%), Two or More Races (9.2%), White (6.7%). 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 Baliton (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 Baliton mean?
A surname potentially derived from a place name or location. 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 Baliton (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 people have the last name Baliton?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Baliton is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.