Explore the Family Name Ballanger
The meaning of Ballanger
1. French: variant of Bellanger 1 (compare Ballenger 2). 2. English (of Norman origin): variant of Bellinger, itself a dissimilated form of Berringer. See also Ballinger, and compare Ballenger and Bellanger.
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How common is the last name Ballanger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ballanger has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ballanger ranked 81,100 in terms of popularity with a count of 217 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 86,981, with the count slightly dropping to 214, marking a -7.25% change in rank and -1.38% change in count. The proportion per 100,000 residents also fell by 12.5%, going from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #86,981 | -7.25% |
| Count | 217 | 214 | -1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ballanger
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ballanger, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has remained predominantly White, although there was a slight decline between 2000 to 2010 from 76.04% to 74.30%. Those identifying as Black showed an increase from 21.20% to 23.36%. No Ballangers identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. It is also worth noting that no one bearing this surname identified as having two or more races during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.04% | 74.3% | -2.29% |
| Black | 21.2% | 23.36% | 10.19% |
| 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% |