Explore the Family Name Balchunas
The meaning of Balchunas
Altered form of Lithuanian Balčiūnas: patronymic from the personal name Balčius, from Lithuanian baltas ‘white’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balchunas in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Balchunas has seen a decrease over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Balchunas was ranked as the 51,583rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 56,972nd, marking a drop of 10.45%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined in this timeframe, with a count of 379 in 2000 falling to 358 by 2010 – a reduction of 5.54%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Balchunas per 100,000 decreased by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #56,972 | -10.45% |
| Count | 379 | 358 | -5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balchunas
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Balchunas, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in 2000, nearly all individuals (97.89%) identified as White. However, this percentage dipped slightly to 94.41% by 2010. It's noteworthy that no individuals were reported as having Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in 2000. In 2010, though, there were changes: 1.96% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.40% as Hispanic. No change was recorded for those identifying with two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 94.41% | -3.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |