Explore the Family Name Ballengee
How common is the last name Ballengee in the United States?
The surname Ballengee has seen a slight drop in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,139th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 43,584th spot - a decline of 8.58%. The count of people with the Ballengee surname also fell by 3.7% during this period, from 514 people in 2000 to 495 in 2010. This decrease is further reflected in its proportion per 100,000 people, which dropped by 10.53% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #43,584 | -8.58% |
| Count | 514 | 495 | -3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ballengee
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift within the Ballengee population over the same decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly, from 96.89% in 2000 to 95.15% in 2010. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 0.97% to 2.02% - an increase of over 108%. There was also a significant increase in the Hispanic portion of the population, which nearly doubled, going from 1.17% in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010. No Ballengees identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 95.15% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.22% | 89.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 2.02% | 108.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |