Explore the Family Name Balo
The meaning of Balo
1. Hungarian (Baló): nickname from bal ‘left, left-handed’. 2. Hungarian (Baló): from a pet form of any of several personal names beginning with Bal-, including Balabán, Balambér, Balázs, Bálint, and Baltazár. 3. Slovak (Baľo): from a pet form of the personal name Baltazár (see Baltazar).
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How common is the last name Balo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Balo saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Balo was ranked 62,961st in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 66,164th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 297 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, showing a marginal growth of 0.67%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 9.09%, indicating that the overall popularity of the surname did not keep pace with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #66,164 | -5.09% |
| Count | 297 | 299 | 0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balo
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Balo, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, several shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage of people with this surname identified as White, although this group experienced a decrease of 10.68% over the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw significant growth, increasing by 57.3% to make up 12.71% of Balos in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black also grew substantially, more than doubling to represent 8.03% of Balos. Hispanic representation marginally increased from 6.4% to 7.02%. However, those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero, as did the identification with American Indian and Alaskan Native, which remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.13% | 71.57% | -10.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.08% | 12.71% | 57.3% |
| Black | 3.37% | 8.03% | 138.28% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 7.02% | 9.69% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |