Explore the Family Name Balingit
The meaning of Balingit
Filipino: nickname from Ilokano balingit ‘to shake someone by the shoulder’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balingit in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balingit has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 40,265th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 33,567th spot, a change of around 16.63%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing the surname Balingit also increased by a significant 32.62% during this decade, moving from 512 in 2000 to 679 in 2010. This data suggests that the proportion of people with the Balingit surname per 100,000 individuals went up by approximately 21.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #33,567 | 16.63% |
| Count | 512 | 679 | 32.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.23 | 21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balingit
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Balingit surname. A majority of those carrying this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander; this group represented 83.20% in 2000 and slightly increased to 83.65% by 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 7.62% to 7.36% over the same period. Similarly, those identifying as White and Hispanic saw minor decreases, dropping from 5.47% to 5.30% and 3.71% to 3.53%, respectively. No Balingits identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.2% | 83.65% | 0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 7.62% | 7.36% | -3.41% |
| White | 5.47% | 5.3% | -3.11% |
| Hispanic | 3.71% | 3.53% | -4.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |