Explore the Family Name Balle
The meaning of Balle
1. English: variant of Ball. 2. Catalan: variant of Batlle. 3. South German: from a short form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names formed with the element bald (see Bald). 4. Danish: habitational name from a farmstead named Balle, meaning ‘slope, hill’. 5. French (Ballé): nickname from the past participle of the (Old) French verb baller ‘to dance’. 6. French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ballo, a short form of compound names based on the element bal (see Ballard). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Corina, Elidoro, Fernando, Geraldo, Humberto, Joaquin, Ruben.
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How common is the last name Balle in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Balle has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Balle was ranked 35,106th in terms of prevalence; however, by 2010 it had dropped to 39,164th — an 11.56% decline. The count of individuals with this last name also fell during this period from 608 to 562, indicating a 7.57% drop. This data suggests that the proportion of people named Balle per 100,000 in the population decreased by 17.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #39,164 | -11.56% |
| Count | 608 | 562 | -7.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balle
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Balle. In 2000, the largest segment of people with this surname identified as White (52.96%), followed closely by those who identified as Hispanic (39.64%). However, over a decade the distribution shifted significantly, seeing a steep 27.76% decrease in the White group and a 40.49% uptick in those claiming Hispanic ethnicity. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black increased by 60%, albeit from a relatively small base of 3.45%. Meanwhile, no individuals reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, compared to 1.48% and 0.99% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.64% | 55.69% | 40.49% |
| White | 52.96% | 38.26% | -27.76% |
| Black | 3.45% | 5.52% | 60% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |