Explore the Family Name Baal
The meaning of Baal
1. German: habitational name from a place near Aachen. 2. In some cases possibly also a Germanized form of Sorbian Bal. Some characteristic forenames: German Mathias.
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How common is the last name Baal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baal has seen a slight growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,492nd most common surname in the United States, with 283 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had improved to 63,218, a change of 3.47%, while the count increased by 11.66% to 316 people. The proportion of individuals with the surname Baal per 100,000 also rose from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #63,218 | 3.47% |
| Count | 283 | 316 | 11.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baal
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Baal, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows several significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. Although the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (86.57% in 2000 and 81.01% in 2010), there was a decline of 6.42%. Conversely, the percentage of people with the surname Baal identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black saw substantial growth of 65.63% and 39.31% respectively. However, those identifying as having two or more races declined by 23.08%. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.57% | 81.01% | -6.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.07% | 11.71% | 65.63% |
| Black | 3.18% | 4.43% | 39.31% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 1.9% | -23.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |