Explore the Family Name Balek
The meaning of Balek
Czech and Slovak (also Bálek): from a pet form of Bal, short form of the personal name Baltazar (Slovak Baltazár). Compare Ballek.
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How common is the last name Balek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balek saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Balek ranked 51,809 among all surnames, but by 2010 it had slipped to 52,383—a decrease of 1.11%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased by 5.04% during the same period, growing from 377 to 396 people. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #52,383 | -1.11% |
| Count | 377 | 396 | 5.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balek
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Balek surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage dropped slightly from 95.76% to 93.69%. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased by 19.34%, from 2.12% to 2.53%. For the first time in 2010, a small proportion (1.26%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.02% identified as Hispanic. No individuals with the Balek surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 93.69% | -2.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 2.53% | 19.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |