Explore the Family Name Balerio
The meaning of Balerio
Hispanic: variant of Valerio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balerio in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balerio has seen an increase in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 76,700th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 66,553rd position, marking a change of 13.23%. The actual count of individuals with the Balerio surname also increased during this period, from 233 people in 2000 to 297 in 2010, a growth of 27.47%. The proportion of people named Balerio per 100,000 residents similarly grew by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #66,553 | 13.23% |
| Count | 233 | 297 | 27.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balerio
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Balerio surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant shift in its ethnic distribution. While the percentage of Balerios identified as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 2.58% to zero, the percentage identified as Hispanic rose from 81.97% to 89.56%. The percentage identifying as White decreased from 14.59% to 8.75%. There were no Balerios identified as being of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.97% | 89.56% | 9.26% |
| White | 14.59% | 8.75% | -40.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.58% | 0% | -100% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |