Explore the Family Name Balkin
The meaning of Balkin
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish female personal name Beyle meaning ‘beautiful’ (related to French belle). 2. English (of Norman origin): perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Baldekin, Baudekin, an Anglo-Norman borrowing of Middle Dutch Baudequin, a Flemish pet form of Baldwin. However, a clear link between Middle English Baudekin and post-medieval Balkin has not been established, and the modern name may have a different source, a variant of Balcom perhaps, by migration. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Herschel.
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How common is the last name Balkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Balkin saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,252nd most popular in the United States, but dropped to the 65,964th spot by 2010, representing a change of -15.22%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 333 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, marking a change of -9.91%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 16.67% from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #65,964 | -15.22% |
| Count | 333 | 300 | -9.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balkin
Looking at the ethnic identity distribution associated with the surname Balkin, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a minor decrease from 94.29% to 93%. Individuals identifying as Black saw an increase from 2.40% in 2000 to 3% in 2010. Those claiming two or more ethnicities declined from 2.10% to 1.67% over the same period. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.29% | 93% | -1.37% |
| Black | 2.4% | 3% | 25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 1.67% | -20.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |