Explore the Family Name Balazs
The meaning of Balazs
Hungarian (Balázs): from the personal name Balázs, Hungarian form of Latin Blasius. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Tibor, Laszlo, Antal, Attila, Gabor, Ildiko, Imre, Sandor, Zoltan, Csaba, Denes, Dezso.
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How common is the last name Balazs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balazs saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 24,180th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 25,272nd. This represented a decline of about 4.52%. The actual count of people with this surname increased slightly from 972 in 2000 to 980 in 2010, indicating a growth of 0.82%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Balazs surname decreased by 8.33%, from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,180 | #25,272 | -4.52% |
| Count | 972 | 980 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balazs
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Balazs identify as White. Between 2000 and 2010, though, there was a minor decrease in the percentage of white individuals with this surname, moving from 94.44% to 92.86%. This represents a change of -1.67%. During the same time period, the percentage of individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent grew by 20.43%, albeit from a small base of 0.93% to 1.12%. The biggest percentage increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 2.57% in 2000 to 3.88% in 2010, an increase of 50.97%. The percentages for Black individuals, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, while there was a decrease of 17.30% in the representation of those identifying with two or more ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 92.86% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 3.88% | 50.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.53% | -17.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 1.12% | 20.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |