Explore the Family Name Balthaser
The meaning of Balthaser
Altered form of German Balthasar (see Baltazar).
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How common is the last name Balthaser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balthaser's popularity experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 39,304th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 44,034th place, marking a decrease of 12.03%. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped from 527 people in 2000, to 489 in 2010, demonstrating a fall of 7.21%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 residents, there were 0.2 individuals named Balthaser in 2000 as opposed to 0.17 in 2010, a reduction of 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #44,034 | -12.03% |
| Count | 527 | 489 | -7.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balthaser
Regarding the ethnicity of people carrying the Balthaser surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that a vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.15% of Balthasers identified as White, and this proportion slightly increased to 97.75% in 2010. There was a small percentage of individuals who identified as Hispanic, at 1.33% in 2000, although this number decreased to 1.02% by 2010. Notably, in 2000, 0.95% of Balthasers reported having two or more ethnic identities; however, this category was not represented in the 2010 data. No Balthasers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 97.75% | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.02% | -23.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |