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

Baluyot, 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 Baluyot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baluyot in America

Baluyot is the 30339th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baluyot surname appeared 771 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 Baluyot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baluyot 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 Baluyot

The surname Baluyot is believed to have originated from the Philippines, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the Visayan language, which is spoken in various regions of the Philippine archipelago, including the islands of Panay, Negros, and parts of Mindanao.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Baluyot surname can be found in the Spanish colonial records of the Philippines, where it was often spelled as "Baluyot" or variations such as "Baluyut" or "Baluyoth." These variations suggest that the name may have evolved from an older Visayan word or phrase, although its precise etymology remains unclear.

During the Spanish colonial period, the Baluyot name was associated with various families and individuals who played significant roles in the history of the Philippines. One notable figure was Juan Baluyot, a prominent landowner and community leader in the province of Iloilo during the late 18th century. Records indicate that he was a respected figure in his region and was actively involved in local affairs.

Another historical reference to the Baluyot name can be found in the records of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Pedro Baluyot, born in 1865, was a revolutionary leader who fought alongside the revolutionary forces led by Emilio Aguinaldo. He played a crucial role in the battles against Spanish troops in the Visayas region.

In the early 20th century, the Baluyot surname gained further recognition with the emergence of Gregorio Baluyot, a renowned educator and advocate for Philippine education. Born in 1892, Gregorio dedicated his life to improving the educational system in the Philippines and promoting the importance of quality education for all.

Another notable figure bearing the Baluyot surname was Josefa Baluyot, a celebrated writer and poet who lived during the early to mid-20th century. Her works explored themes of Philippine culture, tradition, and the struggles faced by the Filipino people during the turbulent periods of the country's history.

While the Baluyot surname has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and the Filipino diaspora. However, the name remains closely tied to its Philippine origins and the rich cultural heritage of the Visayan regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baluyot

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

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

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