Explore the Family Name Balash
The meaning of Balash
Americanized form of Czech, Slovak, Serbian, Croatian, and Slovenian Balaš or Baláš (see Balas) and Balaž or Baláž (see Balaz), or Hungarian Balázs (see Balazs).
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How common is the last name Balash in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Balash experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked as the 31,530th most common surname in 2000 and dropped to the 34,073rd spot in 2010, marking an 8.07% decrease in rank. The actual count of people bearing the Balash surname also saw a dip from 694 in 2000 to 667 in 2010, reflecting an approximate 3.89% reduction. As a result, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 11.54%, going from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,530 | #34,073 | -8.07% |
| Count | 694 | 667 | -3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balash
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Balash saw some slight changes between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (97.41%) identified as White, which marginally declined to 97% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the number of individuals identifying as Black or having two or more races appeared in 2010, recorded as 0.90% each. Similarly, the Hispanic community saw a small increase from 0.86% in 2000 to 0.90% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 97% | -0.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 0.9% | 4.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |