Explore the Family Name Salonga
The meaning of Salonga
Filipino: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salonga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Salonga has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 39,052 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it moved up to 31,873. This represents an impressive 18.38% increase. Moreover, the count of people with the Salonga surname rose from 531 in 2000 to 724 in 2010, a significant increase of 36.35%. The proportion per 100k also increased by 25.0%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #31,873 | 18.38% |
| Count | 531 | 724 | 36.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.25 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salonga
On the aspect of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Salonga surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, 90.96% identified as such, and this figure slightly increased to 91.57% by 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is "Two or more races", which marginally decreased from 3.20% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White saw a decrease of 33.95%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 71.60%, albeit still remaining a smaller group. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.96% | 91.57% | 0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 3.2% | 3.04% | -5% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.9% | 71.6% |
| White | 3.77% | 2.49% | -33.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |