Explore the Family Name Balic
The meaning of Balic
1. Bosniak, Serbian, and Croatian (Balić): patronymic from Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian balija, a status term (of Turkish and ultimately of Arabic origin) for a villager of the lowest rank in areas of the former Turkish occupation in the Balkans. As a Bosniak name it may also be a patronymic from the old Bosniak Muslim personal name Balija of Turkish origin, ultimately probably derived from the Arabic word bāl ‘mind’. 2. Croatian and Serbian (Balić): patronymic from a short or pet form of any of various personal names beginning with Ba(l)- or Bra-, e.g. Bratoljub (it is composed of the Slavic elements brat ‘brother’ and ljub ‘to love’ or ‘dear’) and, as a Croatian name, Baltazar. Compare Balich and Balick.
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How common is the last name Balic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Balic has increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Balic" ranked as the 85,996th most common last name with 202 individuals carrying it, representing a proportion of 0.07 per 100,000 population. By 2010, this rank improved to 70,208 with an increase of approximately 18.36%. The count grew by 38.12% to 279 people bearing the surname, increasing its proportion to 0.09 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #70,208 | 18.36% |
| Count | 202 | 279 | 38.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balic
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Balic identify as White. In 2000, about 95.05% identified as White, a figure that rose slightly to 96.06% in 2010. There was a small percentage (4.46%) in 2000 who identified as belonging to two or more races, however, this number dropped to zero by 2010. No Balics were found to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 96.06% | 1.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.46% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |