Explore the Family Name Maglalang
The meaning of Maglalang
Filipino: occupational name from lalang, a word which in various languages of the Philippines means ‘to create’, + the verbal and actor/agent focus affix mag-.
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How common is the last name Maglalang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maglalang has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank improved from 78,035 in 2000 to 56,444 in 2010, marking a change of 27.67%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 58.77%, from 228 in 2000 to 362 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Maglalang per 100,000 people also saw an increase, going up by 50% from 0.08 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #56,444 | 27.67% |
| Count | 228 | 362 | 58.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maglalang
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the surname Maglalang identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 89.04% to 87.02%. The proportion identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 50.18%, rising from 5.7% to 8.56%. There was also a small rise in the white demographic, which went from 3.51% to 3.87%. It's worth noting that no individuals with the surname Maglalang identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.04% | 87.02% | -2.27% |
| Two or More Races | 5.7% | 8.56% | 50.18% |
| White | 3.51% | 3.87% | 10.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |