Explore the Family Name Balyeat
The meaning of Balyeat
Americanized form of French Balliet.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balyeat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Balyeat has seen a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 56,979th to 59,324th, representing a change of -4.12. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly during the same period from 335 to 341, marking an approximate growth rate of 1.79 percent. The proportion of people with the surname Balyeat per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #59,324 | -4.12% |
| Count | 335 | 341 | 1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balyeat
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Balyeat surname identify as White. In 2000, the percentage was 98.51, which decreased slightly to 97.36 by 2010. There were no reported changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 97.36% | -1.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |