Explore the Family Name Balick
The meaning of Balick
1. Americanized form of Polish and Hungarian Balik, Czech and Slovak Balík. 2. Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian (and possibly also Bosniak) Balić (see Balic).
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How common is the last name Balick in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Balick saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The name's rank fell from 92,601 to 105,079, marking a change of -13.48 percent. In terms of count, there were 184 people with the surname Balick in 2000, which decreased to 170 by 2010, showing a decline of approximately 7.61 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 14.29 percent, from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #105,079 | -13.48% |
| Count | 184 | 170 | -7.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balick
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Balick identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This percentage slightly increased from 98.37 percent to 98.82 percent over the decade. There were no recorded instances of the surname Balick among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 98.82% | 0.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |