Explore the Family Name Agbayani
The meaning of Agbayani
Filipino: nickname from Ilokano agbayani ‘to be heroic’, composed of ag-, a verb-forming prefix, + bayani ‘hero’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Orlino, Jose, Adoracion, Alfonso, Amante, Artemio, Aurelio, Bienvenida, Celso, Dionicia, Elena, Ernesto.
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How common is the last name Agbayani in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Agbayani has seen a considerable rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Agbayani ranked 27,562 in terms of occurrence but climbed to 23,251 by 2010, showing an impressive growth rate of 15.64%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased by about one-third (33.17%) within this decade, from 823 in 2000 to 1096 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people bearing the surname Agbayani also rose by approximately 20% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,562 | #23,251 | 15.64% |
| Count | 823 | 1,096 | 33.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.37 | 19.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Agbayani
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most individuals with the surname Agbayani identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, though this percentage slightly decreased from 82.99% to 81.30%. Interestingly, the number of Agbayanis identifying with two or more races saw a substantial increase of 36.33%, indicating a growing multiethnic identity among this population. The proportion of those identifying as White declined by about one-third, while the Hispanic representation increased modestly. There were no recorded instances of Agbayanis identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.99% | 81.3% | -2.04% |
| Two or More Races | 7.9% | 10.77% | 36.33% |
| Hispanic | 3.77% | 4.2% | 11.41% |
| White | 5.22% | 3.47% | -33.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |