Explore the Family Name Ballowe
The meaning of Ballowe
Variant of Ballow.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ballowe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ballowe has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,021st in terms of commonality, with approximately 414 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 56,195th, and the count had decreased to 364, a reduction of around 12.08%. The proportion of people with the surname Ballowe per 100,000 also fell by 20%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #56,195 | -17.02% |
| Count | 414 | 364 | -12.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ballowe
In terms of ethnic identity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the surname Ballowe identify as White, although there was a modest decrease of 1.81% in this demographic between 2000 and 2010. An increase in people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was observed, rising from 1.69% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. A new category emerged during this decade, with 3.30% identifying as belonging to two or more races. There was a complete drop in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.45% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 93.68% | -1.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 1.92% | 13.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |