Explore the Family Name Balik
The meaning of Balik
1. Polish; Czech and Slovak (Balík, rarely Bálik): from a pet form of Bal, a short form of the personal name Baltazar (Slovak Baltazár) or of Hungarian Balázs (see Balazs). 2. Turkish (Balık); Hungarian: ornamental name (as a Turkish name, only), nickname or metonymic occupational name from Turkish balık ‘fish’.
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How common is the last name Balik in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Balik fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Balik was ranked 47,939th in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames, but it dropped in rank to 49,723rd in 2010 — a change of -3.72%. However, the actual count of people with this surname slightly increased from 415 individuals in 2000 to 422 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.69%. The proportion of people named Balik per 100,000 decreased by -6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #49,723 | -3.72% |
| Count | 415 | 422 | 1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balik
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed some modest shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest change was seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which increased by 37.76%, rising from 2.41% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010. There was also a new appearance of individuals identifying as two or more races, accounting for 1.18% of those with the surname in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White remained largely stable, with a slight decrease from 94.94% in 2000 to 94.08% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a small drop from 1.20% to 1.18%. The proportions of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 94.08% | -0.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.41% | 3.32% | 37.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.18% | -1.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |