Explore the Family Name Balsiger
The meaning of Balsiger
Swiss German (mainly Bern canton): unexplained. Compare Balsinger. Some characteristic forenames: German Eugen, Fritz, Joerg.
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How common is the last name Balsiger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balsiger saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Balsiger ranked 47,735 in terms of most common surnames in the United States, moving up slightly to 47,706 by 2010. This represents an increase of 0.06%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased during the same time period; there were 417 people with the surname Balsiger in 2000 and 444 in 2010, a change of 6.47%. However, when examining the proportion of Balsigers per 100,000 people, there was no significant change, remaining steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #47,706 | 0.06% |
| Count | 417 | 444 | 6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balsiger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Balsiger also shifted subtly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (98.08%) people with this surname identified ethnically as White, dropping slightly to 96.17% in 2010. During the same time period, there was a small increase in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0 to 1.13%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 1.20% to 1.35%). There were no Balsigers who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 96.17% | -1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.35% | 12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |