Explore the Family Name Ballejos
The meaning of Ballejos
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Vallejos.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ballejos in the United States?
The surname Ballejos has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Ballejos was ranked 60,887th most popular, with a count of 309. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 59,470 and the count increased to 340 — a growth of approximately 10.03 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew from 0.11 to 0.12 during this period, marking a rise of about 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #59,470 | 2.33% |
| Count | 309 | 340 | 10.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ballejos
On the other hand, looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Ballejos surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is primarily linked to the Hispanic community. In 2000, 87.06 percent of those with the Ballejos surname identified as Hispanic, although this percentage decreased slightly to 82.94 by 2010. Meanwhile, representation within the White community saw an increase from 12.30 percent in 2000 to 14.41 percent in 2010. There were no significant changes noted in the categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Two or More Races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all of which remained at zero percent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.06% | 82.94% | -4.73% |
| White | 12.3% | 14.41% | 17.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |