2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Salandanan
A Filipinized Hispanic surname likely derived from a placename or topographic descriptor.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Salandanan. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Salandanan 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Salandanan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Salandanan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 80.7%. The next largest groups are White (9.2%) and Two or More Races (9.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Salandanan
The surname Salandanan is believed to have originated in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region of the central Philippines. It is likely derived from the Visayan language, which is spoken in various parts of the central Philippines.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Salandanan date back to the late 16th century, during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. It is possible that the name may have been recorded in official documents or records kept by Spanish colonial authorities at the time.
While the exact etymology and meaning of the name Salandanan are not entirely clear, it is speculated that it may be related to the Visayan word "salandan," which refers to a type of plant or tree native to the region. Alternatively, it could be derived from a place name or a combination of Visayan words.
One notable person in history with the surname Salandanan was Juan Salandanan, a prominent figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Juan Salandanan was born in the province of Cebu in the central Philippines and played a significant role in the revolutionary movement, though the exact years of his birth and death are not widely documented.
Another individual with the surname Salandanan was Maria Salandanan, a renowned artist and painter from the Philippines in the early 20th century. She was known for her vibrant and expressive paintings that captured the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. Maria Salandanan lived from 1890 to 1968.
In the realm of literature, Pedro Salandanan was a celebrated poet and writer from the central Philippines in the mid-20th century. His works explored themes of identity, culture, and social issues, and he was widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in Philippine literature of his time. Pedro Salandanan lived from 1920 to 1985.
Another notable figure with the surname Salandanan was Lourdes Salandanan, a pioneering Filipino scientist and researcher in the field of marine biology. She made significant contributions to the study of coral reefs and marine ecosystems in the Philippines. Lourdes Salandanan was born in 1935 and passed away in 2012.
Lastly, Antonio Salandanan was a prominent businessman and philanthropist from the central Philippines in the late 20th century. He founded several successful companies and was actively involved in various charitable initiatives, particularly focused on education and community development. Antonio Salandanan lived from 1940 to 2015.
While the surname Salandanan is relatively uncommon outside of the Philippines, it holds a rich history and cultural significance rooted in the central Visayan region of the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Salandanan
Among Census respondents with the surname Salandanan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 80.7%. The next largest groups are White (9.2%) and Two or More Races (9.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Salandanan 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 Salandanan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander80.7% · 96
- White9.2% · 11
- Two or more races9.2% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Salandanan
Salandanan appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+8 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,151 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+9 bearers (+8.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,607 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.8%) | Down 1,151 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.2%) | Up 6,607 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 Salandanan 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 | #149,395 | #142,788 | 4.4% |
| Count | 110 | 119 | 8.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Salandanan bearers went from 110 to 119 (+8.2% change). The surname moved up 6,607 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #142,788.
FAQ
Salandanan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Salandanan?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Salandanan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Salandanan?
Salandanan ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Salandanan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Salandanan.
Has Salandanan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Salandanan went from 110 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 9 (+8.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Salandanan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Salandanan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 80.7%. The next largest groups are White (9.2%) and Two or More Races (9.2%). 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 Salandanan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.7% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Salandanan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (80.7%), White (9.2%), Two or More Races (9.2%). 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 Salandanan (2000, 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 Salandanan mean?
A Filipinized Hispanic surname likely derived from a placename or topographic descriptor. 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 Salandanan (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 Salandanan?
Want to know how many people have the surname Salandanan? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.