About Balagtas
The surname Balagtas is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "balagtás," meaning "to cut short" or "to truncate." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a short stature or who had a tendency to cut conversations short. The surname Balagtas is also associated with the renowned Filipino poet Francisco Balagtas, whose works greatly influenced Philippine literature.
The surname Balagtas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balagtas based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Balagtas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Balagtas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.