Explore the Family Name Ballah
The meaning of Ballah
West African (Liberia): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ballah in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ballah has seen a significant rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 76,465, while in 2010, it climbed to 57,914, marking a 24.26% increase. The census count for this surname also rose from 234 to 351 individuals over the same period, a 50% boost. The proportion of people with the Ballah surname per 100,000 people also grew by 33.33%, from 0.09 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #57,914 | 24.26% |
| Count | 234 | 351 | 50% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ballah
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Ballah surname identified as either White or Black. While those identifying as White decreased from 56.84% in 2000 to 40.17% in 2010, those identifying as Black increased from 41.45% to 57.26%. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Hispanic, or Two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 41.45% | 57.26% | 38.14% |
| White | 56.84% | 40.17% | -29.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |