Explore the Family Name Balmes
The meaning of Balmes
Catalan: topographic name derived from balma ‘cave, hollow’ (of pre-Roman origin), a common element of placenames. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Maxima, Anastacio, Arturo, Esteban, Manuel, Rosita.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balmes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Balmes has remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 40,552 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had moved to rank 40,554, showing no significant change. The count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 508 in 2000 to 539 in 2010, a growth of 6.1%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by -5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #40,554 | 0% |
| Count | 508 | 539 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balmes
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some noticeable shifts. The percentage of individuals with the Balmes surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 31.25% from 2000 to 2010. Notably, there was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise from 10.43% to 17.07%, a change of 63.66%. Those marking their ethnic identity as White saw a decrease of 17.94% over the same period. Additionally, for the first time in 2010, there were individuals with the Balmes surname who identified as belonging to two or more races. Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.03% | 59.93% | -17.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.55% | 20.41% | 31.25% |
| Hispanic | 10.43% | 17.07% | 63.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |