Explore the Family Name Balsinger
The meaning of Balsinger
Americanized form of Swiss German Balsiger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balsinger in the United States?
The Balsinger surname had a decrease in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the count for the surname was 248, ranking it at 72905. However, by 2010, the count dropped to 180, which resulted in a decline of 27.42% and moved its rank to 100302. This change represents a proportion drop from 0.09 to 0.06 per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #100,302 | -37.58% |
| Count | 248 | 180 | -27.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balsinger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Balsinger also changed somewhat as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 94.76% in 2000 and 93.33% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 1.51%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.02% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 Census noted people carrying the Balsinger surname identifying with two or more races for the first time, totaling 2.78%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 93.33% | -1.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.78% | 37.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |