Explore the Family Name Baltich
The meaning of Baltich
Americanized form of Croatian, Serbian, and Bosniak Baltić (see Baltic).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baltich in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Baltich increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 134,037 in prevalence but by 2010, it had climbed to 128,249, marking a growth rate of 4.32%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period from 116 to 133 people, an increase of 14.66%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Baltich surname per 100,000 population also rose by 25%, going from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,037 | #128,249 | 4.32% |
| Count | 116 | 133 | 14.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baltich
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the Baltich surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.41% identified as White, and though this proportion decreased slightly to 96.24% in 2010, it still represents a significant majority. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander identities or those identifying as two or more races. The census also showed an emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 3.76% in 2010. No individuals with the Baltich surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 96.24% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |