Explore the Family Name Ballor
The meaning of Ballor
Altered form of French Ballard 2, reflecting the characteristic Canadian and American French rounding of the -ard ending. It is found mainly in MI.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ballor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ballor decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,141 and dropped to 68,547 in 2010, a change of -8.56%. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 296 in 2000 to 287 in 2010, marking a -3.04% change. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -9.09%, indicating a decline in popularity over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #68,547 | -8.56% |
| Count | 296 | 287 | -3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ballor
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ballor saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a slight decrease from 89.53% to 87.11%. However, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 4.05% to 6.97%. Those identifying with two or more races experienced an increase, moving from 2.36% to 2.79%. It is interesting to note that while the Black category registered a 2.36% presence in 2000, no individual with the Ballor surname identified as such in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.53% | 87.11% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 4.05% | 6.97% | 72.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 2.79% | 18.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |