Explore the Family Name Balagtas
The meaning of Balagtas
Filipino: derivative of Tagalog bagtas ‘pathway, trail’, probably a metonymic occupational name for a trail maker or a messenger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balagtas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balagtas saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It rose in rank from 51,680 in 2000 to 45,253 in 2010, indicating a growth of 12.44%. The count of people with this surname also increased by 25.13%, from 378 in 2000 to 473 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the surname Balagtas per 100,000 people in the population also experienced a rise of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #45,253 | 12.44% |
| Count | 378 | 473 | 25.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balagtas
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Balagtas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group from 90.48% to 88.37%. During the same period, those identifying as having two or more races saw a significant increase of 77.73%. White and Hispanic ethnicities remained consistent and had a small increase respectively, while identities of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.48% | 88.37% | -2.33% |
| White | 5.29% | 5.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 4.23% | 77.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.11% | 14.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |