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

Jalandoni, 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 Jalandoni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jalandoni in America

Jalandoni is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jalandoni surname appeared 158 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 Jalandoni.

The history of the last name Jalandoni

The surname Jalandoni originated in the Philippines, specifically in the Western Visayan region of Panay Island. It is believed to have derived from the word "jalaud" or "jalawid," which means "to traverse" or "to cross over" in the native Hiligaynon language. This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived near or frequently crossed bodies of water, such as rivers or streams.

One of the earliest known references to the Jalandoni surname can be found in the "Historias Actas Capitulares de la Catedral de Manila," a collection of historical documents dating back to the 16th century. This document mentions a certain "Juan Jalandoni," who was a prominent figure in the town of Jaro, Iloilo, during the Spanish colonial period.

In the 19th century, the Jalandoni family was well-established in the Iloilo province, with several members holding positions of influence in local politics and society. One notable individual was Mariano Jalandoni, who was born in 1837 and served as the Gobernadorcillo (Mayor) of Jaro in the late 1800s.

Another significant figure was Graciano Lopez Jalandoni, born in 1869, who was a lawyer, journalist, and prominent figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. He was a delegate to the Malolos Congress and served as the Secretary of the Interior under the revolutionary government led by Emilio Aguinaldo.

During the American colonial period in the early 20th century, the Jalandoni name gained further prominence. Vicente Jalandoni, born in 1882, was a successful businessman and landowner in Iloilo. He was also active in local politics and served as a member of the Philippine Commission, which was the governing body of the Philippines under the American colonial government.

In more recent times, one of the most well-known individuals with the Jalandoni surname was Alejandro Jalandoni, born in 1917. He was a renowned poet, playwright, and educator, and is considered one of the pioneers of modern Hiligaynon literature. His works explored themes of social justice, nationalism, and the preservation of Philippine culture.

Throughout its history, the Jalandoni surname has been closely associated with the Western Visayan region of the Philippines, particularly the provinces of Iloilo and Negros Occidental. While the exact origins of the name remain uncertain, it has become a prominent and respected surname in Philippine society, with its bearers making significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jalandoni

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

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

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