Explore the Family Name Balok
The meaning of Balok
Altered form of Hungarian Balogh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balok in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balok has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,957th and by 2010, it had slipped to 78,316th, marking a -4.48% change. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Balok surname increased marginally from 240 to 244, showing an increase of 1.67%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 11.11% decrease, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #78,316 | -4.48% |
| Count | 240 | 244 | 1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balok
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Balok surname, the data is quite clear. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, virtually all individuals with this surname identified as White. In 2000, 95% of the Baloks identified as such, and this percentage grew to 97.13% by 2010. There were some Baloks who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. No Baloks identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 97.13% | 2.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |