Explore the Family Name Balbo
The meaning of Balbo
Italian: nickname for someone with a speech impediment, from Latin balbus ‘stammering, stuttering’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Giuseppe, Gregorio, Italo, Mario, Sal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balbo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balbo has seen a slight decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, Balbo was ranked as the 57,985th most popular surname, with a count of 328 instances per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it had fallen to the 63,068th spot, with only 317 occurrences per 100,000 people. This represents an overall decline of 3.35% in the number of individuals bearing this surname and an 8.77% drop in ranking.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #63,068 | -8.77% |
| Count | 328 | 317 | -3.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balbo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Balbo also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Most notably, there was a significant increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 3.05% in 2000 to 8.20% in 2010 - a change of 168.85%. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.51% to 90.54%, a 4.20% decline. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%, while the percentage of those claiming two or more races dropped to 0% from 1.83% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 90.54% | -4.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 8.2% | 168.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |