Explore the Family Name Balbin
The meaning of Balbin
Spanish (Balbín): from the personal name Balbín, from Latin Balbinus, a derivative of Balbus, originally a nickname from balbus ‘stammering’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balbin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Balbin has been growing in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 57,252 in popularity with a count of 333 people bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 48,530 with an increase in the number of people named Balbin by 30.63% to 435 individuals. This change reflects an increase in the proportion per 100,000 from 0.12 to 0.15, marking a growth of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #48,530 | 15.23% |
| Count | 333 | 435 | 30.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.15 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balbin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the most common ethnic identity associated with the surname Balbin is Hispanic, remaining relatively stable at 44.74% in 2000 and 44.83% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander follows, increasing from 38.14% to 41.38%, an 8.5% change over ten years. The proportion of those with two or more races decreased from 6.31% to 4.14%, while the White population dropped from 10.21% to 8.97%. There were no instances of the surname amongst the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.74% | 44.83% | 0.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 38.14% | 41.38% | 8.5% |
| White | 10.21% | 8.97% | -12.14% |
| Two or More Races | 6.31% | 4.14% | -34.39% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |