Explore the Family Name Balasubramaniam
The meaning of Balasubramaniam
Indian (Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu): variant of Balasubramanian.
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How common is the last name Balasubramaniam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Balasubramaniam has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 107,565th most popular surname and by 2010, it climbed up the ranks to be the 64,721st most popular name. This increase in rank represents a change of about 39.83%. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 153 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, indicating a striking growth rate of 100.65%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw an upliftment of 66.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,565 | #64,721 | 39.83% |
| Count | 153 | 307 | 100.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.1 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balasubramaniam
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the vast majority of individuals with the Balasubramaniam surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, 91.5% identified with this ethnicity, and this figure rose slightly to 95.44% in 2010, marking a modest change of 4.31%. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more races dropped significantly from 6.54% to 2.61%, a decrease of 60.09%. Interestingly, while no one with this surname identified as White in 2000, by 2010 there were 1.63% identifying as such. No individuals identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.5% | 95.44% | 4.31% |
| Two or More Races | 6.54% | 2.61% | -60.09% |
| White | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |