Explore the Family Name Ballon
The meaning of Ballon
1. Spanish and Galician: unexplained. 2. French and English (Middlesex): from the Old French personal name Ballon, Ballun, derived from the oblique stem of ancient Germanic Ballo, a short form of compound names based on the element bal, presumably meaning ‘torment, spitefulness’ (see Ballard). 3. French and English (Middlesex): from Old French balon ‘little ball’ or ‘package’, perhaps a nickname for a little man of rotund form or for someone whose occupation was to pack. 4. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Balon. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Sergio, Alfonso, Cesar, Conchita, Emigdio, Enrique, Felipe, Francisco, Jose Luis, Julio, Ruben. Jewish Hyman, Isadore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ballon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Ballon" has varied slightly between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Ballon was ranked 31,202 in popularity, with a count of 703. By 2010, it had slipped to 32,079 in rank, although the count increased to 719, reflecting a population growth of 2.28%. However, the proportion per 100k dropped by nearly 8%, indicating that while more people carry the name, its overall prevalence compared to other surnames has decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #32,079 | -2.81% |
| Count | 703 | 719 | 2.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ballon
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010 for those bearing the Ballon surname. There was a significant increase (31.92%) in Asian/Pacific Islanders carrying the name, along with a consistent representation among Hispanics, which saw an increase of 10.54%. The percentage of Whites with this surname decreased by 15.58%, and there was a notable drop in Black carriers by 21.25%. No changes were observed for individuals identifying as Two or More Races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.53% | 48.12% | 10.54% |
| White | 39.54% | 33.38% | -15.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.96% | 11.82% | 31.92% |
| Black | 6.54% | 5.15% | -21.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |