Explore the Family Name Balbas
The meaning of Balbas
Filipino: descriptive nickname for a man with a beard, from Tagalog balbas ‘beard’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balbas in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balbas increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 75,219th in popularity with a count of 239 occurrences. By 2010, it had climbed to rank 65,593 with an increased count of 302 instances of the surname. This represents a 12.8% change in rank and a 26.36% increase in count over the course of a decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight rise from 0.09 to 0.1, which indicates an 11.11% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #65,593 | 12.8% |
| Count | 239 | 302 | 26.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balbas
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Balbas surname has diverse roots. In 2000, the highest percentage was tied to the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity at 49.37%, which decreased to 44.37% by 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase from 22.18% to 26.82% during the same period. While the White ethnicity decreased from 26.36% to 21.85%. The occurrence within the "Two or more races" category emerged for the first time in 2010, accounting for 5.63%. Meanwhile, there were no changes for the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities as they remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 49.37% | 44.37% | -10.13% |
| Hispanic | 22.18% | 26.82% | 20.92% |
| White | 26.36% | 21.85% | -17.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.63% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |