Explore the Family Name Balza
The meaning of Balza
Basque: Castilianized form of Baltza, a nickname from baltz ‘black’ + the definite article -a.
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How common is the last name Balza in the United States?
The surname Balza has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to the year 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 65,298th but slipped to the 67,747th position by 2010, reflecting a change of -3.75%. The total count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 284 in 2000 to 291 in 2010, showing an increment of 2.46%. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname showed a decline of -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #67,747 | -3.75% |
| Count | 284 | 291 | 2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balza
Regarding ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Balza identified as White, with a slight increase seen from 53.17% in 2000 to 53.95% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity was Hispanic, although there was a decrease from 36.62% in 2000 to 29.55% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, jumping from 9.15% to 14.09%. A new category appeared in 2010 where 2.06% of Balzas identified as coming from two or more races. The data did not show any individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.17% | 53.95% | 1.47% |
| Hispanic | 36.62% | 29.55% | -19.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.15% | 14.09% | 53.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |