Explore the Family Name Balon
The meaning of Balon
1. Polish (also Bałon): derivative of a short form of the personal name Baltazar. 2. Polish and Slovenian: nickname from balon ‘balloon, kind of a pot or bottle’. 3. French: variant of Ballon. 4. French (Bâlon): habitational name from Baalons in the Ardennes. 5. Spanish (mainly Seville): unexplained. 6. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a bath keeper, from Ashkenazic Hebrew balon.
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How common is the last name Balon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balon showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 25,430 in popularity, with 914 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped slightly to 26,471, despite an increase in the number of people with the surname to 922. This represents a negative change of 4.09% in ranking and a modest positive change of 0.88% in count. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease by 8.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,430 | #26,471 | -4.09% |
| Count | 914 | 922 | 0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balon
In terms of ethnic identity, the Balon surname showed varying trends between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 81.51% to 77.66%. There was however a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 5.25% to 9.98%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also saw a minor decrease from 9.41% to 9.11%. The number of Black individuals bearing the surname Balon fell by 18.63%, whereas those identifying with two or more races were no longer recorded in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.51% | 77.66% | -4.72% |
| Hispanic | 5.25% | 9.98% | 90.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.41% | 9.11% | -3.19% |
| Black | 3.06% | 2.49% | -18.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |