Explore the Family Name Bally
The meaning of Bally
1. French and Swiss French: variant of Bailly. This surname is also found in Germany. 2. English: perhaps a variant of Bailey. 3. English: habitational name from Bale in Norfolk, which was originally Old English batha-lēah, from Old English bæth ‘bath, a bathing-place’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Andre, Emile, Francois. German Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bally in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bally has seen a decrease over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 39,444, but by 2010 it had fallen to 48,800, marking a change of -23.72%. The count of individuals with this last name also dropped from 525 to 432, a decline of -17.71%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Bally per 100,000 decreased by -21.05%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #48,800 | -23.72% |
| Count | 525 | 432 | -17.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bally
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bally. In 2000, a substantial 80.95% of Ballys identified as White, which mildly decreased to 79.40% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black rose from 7.81% to 9.03%, and Hispanic increased from 4.76% to 5.09%. Interestingly, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity with the Bally surname in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 3.47% and 1.16% respectively. On the other hand, those claiming two or more races dropped significantly from 5.33% to 1.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.95% | 79.4% | -1.91% |
| Black | 7.81% | 9.03% | 15.62% |
| Hispanic | 4.76% | 5.09% | 6.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.33% | 1.85% | -65.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |