2010
#111,426
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 158
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Jalandoni
A surname originating from the Philippines, possibly derived from a geographic location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 224 Americans carry the last name Jalandoni. That puts it at #99,304 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,530,153 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jalandoni 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
224
1 in 1,530,153
Census rank
#99,304
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
195
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 195 bearers of the surname Jalandoni in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 99304th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jalandoni, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and White (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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to the Jalandoni surname can be found in the "Historias Actas Capitulares de la Catedral de Manila," a collection of historical documents dating back to the 16th century.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jalandoni
Among Census respondents with the surname Jalandoni, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and White (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Jalandoni 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 Jalandoni surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander90.8% · 177
- Two or more races4.6% · 9
- White3.6% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jalandoni
Jalandoni 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
#99,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 195
+37 bearers (+23.4%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 12,122 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #111,426 | 158 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #99,304 | 195 | 0.07 | +37 bearers (+23.4%) | Up 12,122 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 Jalandoni 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 | #111,426 | #99,304 | 10.9% |
| Count | 158 | 195 | 23.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.07 | 30.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jalandoni bearers went from 158 to 195 (+23.4% change). The surname moved up 12,122 positions in the national ranking, going from #111,426 to #99,304.
FAQ
Jalandoni surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jalandoni?
Name Census estimates that about 224 living Americans carry the surname Jalandoni. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,530,153 residents.
How common is Jalandoni?
Jalandoni ranks #99,304 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 195 people with the surname Jalandoni. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (224), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Jalandoni.
Has Jalandoni become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jalandoni went from 158 recorded bearers to 195. That is an increase of 37 (+23.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #111,426 to #99,304.
What does the Census say about the background of Jalandoni?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jalandoni, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and White (3.6%). 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 Jalandoni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (177 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jalandoni appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (90.8%), Two or More Races (4.6%), White (3.6%). 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 Jalandoni (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 Jalandoni mean?
A surname originating from the Philippines, possibly derived from a geographic 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 Jalandoni (0.07 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 surname Jalandoni?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.