Explore the Family Name Balliew
The meaning of Balliew
Altered form of Bellew 2 and probably also a variant of Ballew 1, surnames of probable French origin (see Ballou 1 and 2).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balliew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balliew has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 104,819 with a count of 158 and contributed to 0.06 per 100k of the population. However, by 2010, its rank fell to 123,796 and the count decreased to 139, a drop of 12.03 percent. Consequently, its proportion in the population per 100k also declined by 16.67 percent to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,819 | #123,796 | -18.1% |
| Count | 158 | 139 | -12.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balliew
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Balliew is predominantly White, accounting for 97.47 percent in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.84 percent in 2010. The census data indicates no presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within the individuals carrying this surname during both the recorded years. Additionally, there were no instances of people identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 97.84% | 0.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |