Explore the Family Name Balow
The meaning of Balow
German: habitational name from Balow, a place in Mecklenburg. The placename is of Slavic origin.
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How common is the last name Balow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Balow experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Balow ranked 45,403rd and dropped to 48,160th by 2010, representing a 6.07% decline. Concurrently, the count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 444 to 439, marking a 1.13% reduction. The proportion of people with the Balow surname per 100,000 individuals also dropped by 6.25%, from 0.16 to 0.15 during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #48,160 | -6.07% |
| Count | 444 | 439 | -1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balow
In terms of ethnicity, again using the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Balow identified as White, with 92.79% in 2000 and 92.03% in 2010. During this decade, there was a notable increase in the number of Balows identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.35% to 3.64%, a growth rate of 169.63%. Those identifying as Black constituted 2.93% of Balows in 2000, but this decreased to 2.28% by 2010. The percentage of Balows identifying as two or more races also diminished over the decade, dropping from 1.80% to 1.37%. There were no Balows identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.79% | 92.03% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 3.64% | 169.63% |
| Black | 2.93% | 2.28% | -22.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.37% | -23.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |