Explore the Family Name Balay
The meaning of Balay
1. Altered form of English Bailey. 2. French: habitational name from any of various minor places so named. 3. Breton: from the old personal name Balay, borne by a Breton saint and preserved e.g. in the placename Ploubalay. 4. Indian (Gujarat): from the name of a Bhatia subgroup, of unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Rajesh, Satish.
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How common is the last name Balay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Balay has seen slight changes in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 57,705 and by 2010 it had shifted to 59,901 showing a decrease of 3.81%. The actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 330 in 2000 to 337 in 2010, reflecting a change of 2.12%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the Balay surname dropped by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #59,901 | -3.81% |
| Count | 330 | 337 | 2.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balay
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Balay, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest portion identified as White, increasing slightly from 69.09% in 2000 to 70.03% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 14.01%, moving from 12.42% in 2000 to 10.68% in 2010. The representation of Hispanics also declined from 14.24% to 13.06%, while the percentage of those claiming two or more races increased from zero to 2.97%. The Black category was indicated at 2.12% in 2000 but was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons. American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.09% | 70.03% | 1.36% |
| Hispanic | 14.24% | 13.06% | -8.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.42% | 10.68% | -14.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Black | 2.12% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |