2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Kalinay
A surname originating from the Philippines, meaning peace, tranquility, or serenity.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Kalinay. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kalinay 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Kalinay in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kalinay, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kalinay
The surname KALINAY has its origins in the Philippines. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "kalinga," meaning "care" or "nurture." The name likely emerged during the Spanish colonial period, as many Filipino surnames were introduced or adopted at that time.
KALINAY is a relatively uncommon surname, primarily found in the central and southern regions of the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, and Quezon. It is possible that the name was initially associated with individuals or families involved in caregiving or nurturing professions, such as midwives or nurses.
While the name's historical records are scarce, some of the earliest known mentions of the KALINAY surname can be traced back to the late 18th century. In the town of Taal, Batangas, there are records of a family with the surname KALINAY residing there in the 1790s.
One notable individual with the KALINAY surname was Pedro KALINAY, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against the Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Born in 1865 in Batangas, he joined the Katipunan, a revolutionary society seeking Philippine independence. Pedro KALINAY played an active role in the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1898.
Another historical figure with this surname was Maria KALINAY, a midwife who lived in the town of Lipa, Batangas, in the early 20th century. She was known for her skilled care and nurturing of mothers and newborns, earning the respect and admiration of the local community.
In the mid-20th century, a prominent educator named Josefa KALINAY (1920-2005) made significant contributions to the field of education in the Philippines. She established several schools and educational institutions, with a focus on nurturing the minds and talents of young Filipinos.
Another notable individual was Gregorio KALINAY (1885-1962), a renowned farmer and agriculturist from the province of Laguna. He introduced innovative farming techniques and was instrumental in promoting sustainable agricultural practices in the region.
Lastly, Roberto KALINAY (1935-2010) was a respected writer and poet from Batangas. His works often explored themes of care, nurturing, and the preservation of Filipino cultural heritage.
While the KALINAY surname may not be extensively documented in historical records, its origins and meaning reflect the values of care, nurturing, and compassion that have been deeply ingrained in Filipino culture and society for generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kalinay
Among Census respondents with the surname Kalinay, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Kalinay 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 Kalinay surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.4% · 96
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kalinay
Kalinay 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
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,443 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Up 5,443 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 Kalinay 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 | #158,432 | #152,989 | 3.4% |
| Count | 102 | 105 | 2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 17.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kalinay bearers went from 102 to 105 (+2.9% change). The surname moved up 5,443 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #152,989.
FAQ
Kalinay surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kalinay?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Kalinay. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Kalinay?
Kalinay ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Kalinay. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Kalinay.
Has Kalinay become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kalinay went from 102 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 3 (+2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Kalinay?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kalinay, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kalinay in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.4% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kalinay appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%), Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Kalinay (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 Kalinay mean?
A surname originating from the Philippines, meaning peace, tranquility, or serenity. 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 Kalinay (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 Kalinay?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Kalinay on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.