Explore the Family Name Balsley
The meaning of Balsley
Americanized form of Swiss German Balzli: from a pet form of the personal name Balthasar (see Baltazar). Compare Baltzley and Polsley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balsley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Balsley has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, the name ranked 23,683 and was borne by 998 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.37 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the popularity rank had fallen to 27,204 with only 889 individuals carrying the name, reducing its proportion to 0.3 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease of 14.87% in rank and a 10.92% drop in the count of individuals named Balsley.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,683 | #27,204 | -14.87% |
| Count | 998 | 889 | -10.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.3 | -18.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balsley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Balsley has also shifted slightly, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.69% were identified as White, 1.50% as Hispanic, 1.10% as Black and 0.8% as being from two or more races. By 2010, while the White percentage marginally dropped to 95.39%, there was a significant increase of 55% in individuals identifying with two or more races. Over the same period, the percentage of those identified as Hispanic and Black fell by 17.33% and 18.18% respectively. The data shows no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 95.39% | -0.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.24% | 55% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.24% | -17.33% |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.9% | -18.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |