Explore the Family Name Ballay
The meaning of Ballay
1. Hungarian: variant of Ballai, a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Balla, e.g. in Heves County in the north of Hungary. 2. French and Breton: variant of Balay. 3. German: unexplained. It is found mainly in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony. Some characteristic forenames: French Jean-Pierre. German Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Ballay in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ballay has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ballay was ranked 71,808 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to 67,519. This represents an increase of 5.97%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw an uptick from 253 to 292 over the same time period, which is a change of 15.42%. The proportion of individuals per 100,000 with the Ballay surname experienced an 11.11% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #67,519 | 5.97% |
| Count | 253 | 292 | 15.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ballay
As for ethnicity, Ballay primarily identifies as White, with a small percentage recognizing themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Over the decade, the proportion of White people with the Ballay surname slightly increased from 92.49% to 93.84%, marking a change of 1.46%. However, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders declined by 30.63%, going from 3.95% to 2.74%. Notably, there were no changes in the proportions of those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of Black people with this surname dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.98% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.49% | 93.84% | 1.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.95% | 2.74% | -30.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |