Explore the Family Name Balma
The meaning of Balma
Italian (Piedmont) and southern French: topographic name from the dialect word of pre-Roman origin balma ‘cave; jutting rock’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Giorgio, Martino.
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How common is the last name Balma in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balma saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 72,905th most common, but by 2010, it had moved up to 70,833rd. This represents a growth rate of 2.84 percent. The count of people bearing this surname also increased from 248 to 276 in the same period - an upswing of 11.29 percent. However, the proportion of individuals with the name Balma per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #70,833 | 2.84% |
| Count | 248 | 276 | 11.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balma
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Balma identify as White, although this demographic decreased by 6.67% from 83.47% in 2000 to 77.90% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 12.10% to 16.67%, a change of 37.77%. People identifying as Black made up a small percentage of those with the Balma surname, but this group did see a marginal increase of 7.43% within the decade. While there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in either year, there were people who identified with two or more races in 2010, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.47% | 77.9% | -6.67% |
| Hispanic | 12.1% | 16.67% | 37.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Black | 2.02% | 2.17% | 7.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |