Explore the Family Name Baloga
The meaning of Baloga
Slovak and Rusyn: variant of Balog.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baloga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baloga saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Baloga ranked 46,523rd in popularity with a count of 431, making it 0.16 per 100k people. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 52,851 with only 392 individuals carrying this surname, decreasing its proportion per 100k people to 0.13. This represents a decline in popularity by 13.6% and a drop in count by 9.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #52,851 | -13.6% |
| Count | 431 | 392 | -9.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baloga
With regards to ethnicity, again based on Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts within the Baloga surname holders between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islanders, individuals of two or more races, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives bearing this surname. The majority remained predominantly White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.14% to 96.68%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the proportion of Hispanic surname holders, rising from 1.39% to 2.55%, indicating an 83.45% change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.14% | 96.68% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.55% | 83.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |