Explore the Family Name Baltzley
The meaning of Baltzley
Americanized form of Swiss German Balzli (see Balsley).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baltzley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Baltzley experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. This can be seen through the rank change from 82,691 to 82,044 and a count increase of 8.49%, from 212 to 230 individuals bearing the Baltzley name. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08, indicating that while the absolute number of people with this surname increased, it did not become more popular relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #82,044 | 0.78% |
| Count | 212 | 230 | 8.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baltzley
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those carrying the Baltzley surname are White, comprising 95.22% of individuals in 2010, down slightly from 97.17% in 2000. The census also revealed a new development in the Baltzley ethnicity landscape, with 2.61% identifying as two or more races in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 95.22% | -2.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |