Find out how popular the last name Balala is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Balala.

Balala, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Balala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balala in America

Balala is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balala surname appeared 103 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Balala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balala to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Balala

The surname BALALA is thought to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of modern-day Pakistan and India. It is believed to have first emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

One theory suggests that the name BALALA is derived from the Sanskrit word "bala," which means strength or power. This could indicate that the name was initially given to individuals who were known for their physical prowess or might have held positions of authority.

Another possible origin of the name BALALA is that it may have been a variant of the word "bala," which in some Indian languages refers to a child or young person. In this case, the name could have been given to someone who was born or adopted into a family at a young age.

Historical records from the Mughal era in the 16th and 17th centuries mention individuals with the surname BALALA serving in various administrative and military roles. One notable example is Balala Khan, a governor who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

The earliest known written record of the name BALALA dates back to a manuscript from the 14th century, which mentions a village or settlement called "Balalapura" in the region that is now part of modern-day Pakistan.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Balala Rao emerged as a military commander and strategist who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Maratha Empire and the Nizam of Hyderabad. He was born in 1720 and died in 1786.

Another individual with the surname BALALA who left a mark in history was Balala Sahib, a renowned poet and scholar from the 19th century. He was born in 1825 and is known for his contributions to Urdu literature and his expertise in Islamic studies.

During the British colonial era in India, there were several notable figures with the surname BALALA who held administrative positions or served in the military. One such individual was Balala Singh, a military officer who fought in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British rule. He was born in 1830 and died in 1865.

In more recent times, the BALALA surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including politics, business, and academia. However, as per your request, this report focuses solely on the historical context and origins of the surname BALALA.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balala

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Balala.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Balala was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Balala has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Balala was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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