Explore the Family Name Baloun
The meaning of Baloun
Czech: from a variant of Valon, an ethnic name for a Walloon, which was also sometimes used as an unflattering nickname.
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How common is the last name Baloun in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Baloun has slightly decreased in rank from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,782 and by 2010, it had moved down to 55,386 - a change of -2.98%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.06%, from 360 people in 2000 to 371 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #55,386 | -2.98% |
| Count | 360 | 371 | 3.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baloun
The ethnic identity associated with the Baloun surname also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with this surname, though the percentage dipped slightly from 97.78% in 2000 to 95.96% in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.67% in 2000 to 2.96% in 2010, marking a 77.25% increase. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races remained at zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 95.96% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.96% | 77.25% |
| 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% |