Explore the Family Name Banaag
The meaning of Banaag
Filipino: ornamental name from Tagalog banaag ‘glimmer, soft rays, faint light’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Banaag in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Banaag has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The Census data shows that in 2000, Banaag was ranked 58,692 in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 45,495, marking an increase of approximately 22.49%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 323 in 2000 to 470 in 2010, a significant growth of 45.51%. Also noteworthy is the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people, which rose by 33.33%, from 0.12 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #45,495 | 22.49% |
| Count | 323 | 470 | 45.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.16 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banaag
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Banaag. In 2000, 87.62% of those with the Banaag surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, decreasing slightly to 85.32% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities grew from 4.95% to 6.17%. Those who identify as White increased modestly from 4.02% to 4.47%, while the percentage of individuals who identify as Hispanic showed a larger increase of 29.75%, moving from 2.79% to 3.62%. However, no one with the Banaag surname reported as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.62% | 85.32% | -2.62% |
| Two or More Races | 4.95% | 6.17% | 24.65% |
| White | 4.02% | 4.47% | 11.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 3.62% | 29.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |