2000
#100,663
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 166
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Yalung
A surname originating from Korea, possibly derived from a placename or word in the Korean language.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 354 Americans carry the last name Yalung. That puts it at #68,578 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 968,233 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yalung 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
354
1 in 968,233
Census rank
#68,578
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
309
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 309 bearers of the surname Yalung in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 68578th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yalung, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and White (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yalung
The surname Yalung traces its origins to the Philippines, specifically within the cultural context of pre-colonial and colonial Filipino society. First appearing in historical records from the late 16th century, the name is predominantly associated with the Kapampangan people, an ethnic group in the central Luzon region. Yalung has its roots in Kapampangan indigenous words, though specific pre-Hispanic words directly linked to its origin remain sparse.
Historical references to the surname Yalung can be found in colonial-era documents written by Spanish friars and officials who recorded the names of local inhabitants. One of the earliest mentions appears in baptismal records from Pampanga, where a considerable number of Yalung families were identified. These records, often penned by Augustinian friars, date back to the 1580s, shortly after the Spanish colonization of the archipelago.
One prominent early bearer of the surname was Datu Macapagal Yalung, born around 1605, a local ruler who played a significant role in defending his people against Spanish abuses. His leadership and resistance efforts are documented in various accounts by Spanish chroniclers and local oral traditions.
Another notable figure was Mariano Yalung, an influential landowner and local leader born in 1782 in Pampanga. Mariano contributed significantly to the agricultural development of the region and is often cited in land grants and other legal documents of that era. His influence extended well into the early 19th century.
By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Yalung surname was associated with prominent figures in the burgeoning resistance against American colonization. One such individual was Santiago Yalung, born in 1889, who became an active member of the Katipunan revolutionary movement. His efforts in organizing resistance cells in Pampanga are well-documented in revolutionary literature and government reports from the American colonial administration.
In the realm of academia, Dr. Luz Yalung rose to prominence in the mid-20th century. Born in 1924, she became a pioneering figure in the field of Filipino anthropology and culture studies. Her extensive research into the pre-colonial history of the Kapampangan people and her numerous publications have contributed substantially to the understanding and appreciation of local history.
The legacy of the Yalung surname continues to be celebrated in various Philippine cultural events and historical research, underscoring its enduring significance. The surname is a testament to the rich, multifaceted history of the Kapampangan people and the broader tapestry of Filipino heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yalung
Among Census respondents with the surname Yalung, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and White (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Yalung 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 Yalung surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander89.3% · 276
- Two or more races4.5% · 14
- White4.2% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yalung
Yalung 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
#78,567
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 243
+77 bearers (+46.4%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 22,096 places
2020
#68,578
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 309
+66 bearers (+27.2%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Up 9,989 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #100,663 | 166 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #78,567 | 243 | 0.08 | +77 bearers (+46.4%) | Up 22,096 places |
| 2020 | #68,578 | 309 | 0.10 | +66 bearers (+27.2%) | Up 9,989 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 Yalung 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 | #78,567 | #68,578 | 12.7% |
| Count | 243 | 309 | 27.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.10 | 29.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yalung bearers went from 243 to 309 (+27.2% change). The surname moved up 9,989 positions in the national ranking, going from #78,567 to #68,578.
FAQ
Yalung surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yalung?
Name Census estimates that about 354 living Americans carry the surname Yalung. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 968,233 residents.
How common is Yalung?
Yalung ranks #68,578 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 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 309 people with the surname Yalung. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (354), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 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 Yalung.
Has Yalung become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yalung went from 243 recorded bearers to 309. That is an increase of 66 (+27.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #78,567 to #68,578.
What does the Census say about the background of Yalung?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yalung, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and White (4.2%). 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 Yalung in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (276 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yalung appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (89.3%), Two or More Races (4.5%), White (4.2%). 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 Yalung (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 Yalung mean?
A surname originating from Korea, possibly derived from a placename or word in the Korean language. 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 Yalung (0.10 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 Americans have the surname Yalung?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.