Explore the Family Name Balliett
The meaning of Balliett
Americanized form of French Balliet, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balliett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Balliett has seen a slight decrease in its ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 56,826th place to 57,372nd. However, there has been an increase in the number of people bearing this surname, growing from 336 individuals in 2000 to 355 in 2010. This represents a 5.65% increase in count, despite its rank dropping by 0.96%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained constant at 0.12 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #57,372 | -0.96% |
| Count | 336 | 355 | 5.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balliett
Looking at the ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Balliett, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.73% of individuals with this last name identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.21% in 2010. Hispanic representation among those with this surname increased over the same period, rising from 1.79% to 2.54%, marking a significant 41.90% change. The data also shows a negligible presence of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 census. There were no recorded instances of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.21% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.54% | 41.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |