Explore the Family Name Balaguer
The meaning of Balaguer
Catalan: habitational name from Balaguer in Lleida province, Catalonia (Spain). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jorge, Jose, Luis, Enrique, Jaime, Joaquin, Alberto, Arnulfo, Carlos, Domingo, Emiliano, Francisco.
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How common is the last name Balaguer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Balaguer has seen a growth between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 44,027 in 2000 to 38,691 in 2010, indicating a rise of 12.12%. In terms of actual counts, there were 461 individuals with the Balaguer surname recorded in 2000, which increased to 571 by 2010 - a substantial increase of 23.86%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw an increase of 11.76% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #38,691 | 12.12% |
| Count | 461 | 571 | 23.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balaguer
The Decennial U.S Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Balaguer. According to the 2010 Census, 73.73% of the Balaguers identified as Hispanic, which marked an increase of 8.25% since 2000. The second largest group was Whites, making up 17.69% of all Balaguers, though this was a decrease of 27.83% from the previous decade. The proportion of Balaguers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 9.56% to reach 6.65% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname slightly rose from 1.30% to 1.40%. There were no individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.11% | 73.73% | 8.25% |
| White | 24.51% | 17.69% | -27.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.07% | 6.65% | 9.56% |
| Black | 1.3% | 1.4% | 7.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |