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

Bulaong, 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 Bulaong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bulaong in America

Bulaong is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bulaong surname appeared 112 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 Bulaong.

The history of the last name Bulaong

The surname BULAONG is believed to have originated in the Philippines. It is likely derived from the Tagalog word "bulaong," which means "golden" or "made of gold." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked with gold or had a connection to the precious metal.

The earliest known records of the surname BULAONG date back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. It is possible that the name was adopted or adapted by Filipino families during this time, as Spanish influences and naming conventions became more prevalent.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname BULAONG can be found in the records of the Archdiocese of Manila, where a certain Juan BULAONG was mentioned as a resident of the city in the late 1500s.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname BULAONG was Pedro BULAONG, a Filipino writer and revolutionary who lived from 1835 to 1903. He is known for his poetry and his involvement in the Propaganda Movement, which advocated for Philippine reforms and independence from Spain.

Another notable individual with the surname BULAONG was Marcelo BULAONG, a Filipino painter who lived from 1888 to 1957. He was known for his portraiture and his depictions of rural Filipino life.

In the early 20th century, a man named Jose BULAONG gained recognition as a successful businessman and philanthropist in the Philippines. He established several charitable foundations and was involved in various community projects.

During the same period, a woman named Maria BULAONG made a name for herself as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in the Philippines.

While the surname BULAONG may not be as widely recognized as some other Filipino surnames, it carries a rich history and cultural significance, rooted in the country's linguistic and colonial past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bulaong

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

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 Bulaong 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.

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

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