Explore the Family Name Balian
The meaning of Balian
Armenian: patronymic from the old personal name Bali, of Turkish and ultimately of Arabic origin (probably derived from bāl ‘mind’). Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Armen, Aram, Garabed, Zareh, Dikran, Garbis, Haroutun, Hrair, Sarkis, Vartan, Anahid, Antranik.
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How common is the last name Balian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Balian saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this name moved from 28,522 in 2000 to 27,732 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of approximately 2.77%. The number of individuals identified with the surname Balian also grew by about 10.17%, from 787 in 2000 to 867 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,522 | #27,732 | 2.77% |
| Count | 787 | 867 | 10.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balian
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows considerable change for the Balian surname over the decade. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races decreased by 54.61% and 47.05%, respectively. However, the percentage of individuals with White ethnicity increased slightly by 2.76%, making up 89.97% of the total population with this surname in 2010. The Hispanic representation also experienced an increase of 26.26%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.55% | 89.97% | 2.76% |
| Hispanic | 4.57% | 5.77% | 26.26% |
| Two or More Races | 6.1% | 3.23% | -47.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.52% | 0.69% | -54.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |