Explore the Family Name Balzano
The meaning of Balzano
Italian (mainly Campania): nickname from balzano ‘strange, odd’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Antonio, Gennaro, Vito, Amerigo, Angelo, Cristoforo, Dante, Eliseo, Giovanni, Giuseppe, Guido.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balzano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Balzano has seen a slight change in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 19,480 and moved to 20,574 in 2010 – a decrease of about 5.62%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 0.39%, from 1,283 in 2000 to 1,288 in 2010. It's interesting to note that the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 8.33%, from 0.48 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,480 | #20,574 | -5.62% |
| Count | 1,283 | 1,288 | 0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.44 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balzano
The ethnicity of individuals with the Balzano surname also saw some changes during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority identified as White (95.4% in 2000 and 93.94% in 2010), there was a significant growth in those identifying as Hispanic – an increase of 89.32%. The number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more ethnic identities decreased by 44.29% and 20.51% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 93.94% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 4.43% | 89.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 0.93% | -20.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.39% | -44.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |