Explore the Family Name Balinski
The meaning of Balinski
Polish (Baliński): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Balin in Łódź, Kuyavian-Pomeranian, and Lesser Poland voivodeships, and also in Ukraine in Khmelnytskyi Oblast. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Mieczyslaw, Tomasz, Urszula.
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How common is the last name Balinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balinski saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 45,482 but dropped to 49,914 in 2010, marking a 9.74% decrease. In terms of numerical count, there were 443 individuals with this surname in 2000 and 420 in 2010, showing a reduction of 5.19%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #49,914 | -9.74% |
| Count | 443 | 420 | -5.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balinski
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Balinski, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 95.71% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which increased slightly to 96.67% in 2010. The number of individuals who identify as Hispanic reduced by around 31.77%, from 3.84% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 96.67% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3.84% | 2.62% | -31.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |