Explore the Family Name Magalong
The meaning of Magalong
Filipino: occupational name from galong, a word which in various languages of the Philippines means ‘earthen jar (for drinking water)’ or ‘bamboo internode used for drinking coconut wine’, + the adjectival affix ma-.
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How common is the last name Magalong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Magalong has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was 73,931 with a count of 244, which means approximately 0.09 per 100,000 people in the U.S. had this surname. By 2010, the rank improved to 66,164 with a count of 299, increasing the proportion per 100,000 to 0.1. This represents an overall change of 10.51 in rank and a 22.54 rise in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #66,164 | 10.51% |
| Count | 244 | 299 | 22.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magalong
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Magalong also shifted between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group, Asian/Pacific Islander, saw a slight increase from 84.84% in 2000 to 87.29% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races also rose slightly from 4.92% to 5.35%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased significantly from 6.97% to 3.01%. There was a substantial increase in persons identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.46% to 4.01%. The surname did not feature amongst those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.84% | 87.29% | 2.89% |
| Two or More Races | 4.92% | 5.35% | 8.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 4.01% | 63.01% |
| White | 6.97% | 3.01% | -56.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |