Explore the Family Name Balling
The meaning of Balling
1. German (Bälling): patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Baldo (see Bald), or a nickname from Middle High German, Middle Low German ballinc ‘outlaw’. 2. Danish: habitational name from a farm so named, from a derivative of Balle. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Kurt, Willi.
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How common is the last name Balling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Balling" has shown significant growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Balling was ranked 31,817th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had risen to the 24,031st spot, showing an increase of approximately 24.47%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a substantial surge, going from 686 in 2000 to 1,049 in 2010, which corresponds to a percentage increase of 52.92%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly increased, moving up from 0.25 to 0.36 - a rise of 44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,817 | #24,031 | 24.47% |
| Count | 686 | 1,049 | 52.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.36 | 44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balling
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Balling", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. While there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, other ethnicities saw noticeable shifts. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly from 93.88% to 90.47%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.50% to 5.34%. The proportion of those identifying as black remained fairly stable, dropping marginally from 1.46% to 1.43%. Interestingly, the group identifying with two or more races almost doubled, growing from 0.87% to 1.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.88% | 90.47% | -3.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 5.34% | 52.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.72% | 97.7% |
| Black | 1.46% | 1.43% | -2.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |