Explore the Family Name Baguio

The meaning of Baguio

Filipino: habitational name for someone from Baguio, a mountain city in the Benguet province of northern Philippines, home of the Ibaloy ethno-linguistic group, whose name is derived from bagiw ‘moss’.

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How common is the last name Baguio in the United States?

The surname Baguio has been growing in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 69,428 but rose significantly to 50,659 by 2010, marking a change of 27.03%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 264 in 2000 to 412 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 56.06%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Baguio surname per 100,000 rose by 40.0% over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#69,428#50,65927.03%
Count26441256.06%
Proportion per 100k0.10.1440%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baguio

When examining the ethnicity of those with the Baguio surname, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that majority identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. This ethnic identity group grew slightly from 79.92% in 2000 to 81.31% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races made up 6.82% in 2000 and dropped to 6.07% in 2010. The percentage of White individuals declined from 8.33% to 6.80%. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation increased from 3.79% to 4.37%. The Black population remained at 0%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category was introduced in 2010 at 1.46%.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander79.92%81.31%1.74%
White8.33%6.8%-18.37%
Two or More Races6.82%6.07%-11%
Hispanic3.79%4.37%15.3%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%1.46%0%
Black0%0%0%