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

Balancio, 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 Balancio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balancio in America

Balancio is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balancio surname appeared 211 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 Balancio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balancio 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 Balancio

The surname Balancio originated in Italy, with its earliest known record dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "bilanciare," meaning "to balance" or "to weigh," suggesting that the name may have been associated with a profession related to weighing or balancing goods.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Balancio can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a merchant named Lorenzo Balancio was recorded in 1362. This indicates that the name was prominent in the maritime trade hub of Genoa during the late medieval period.

In the 15th century, the name Balancio appeared in several historical documents from the region of Tuscany. A notable figure was Francesco Balancio, a wealthy landowner from the city of Siena, who lived between 1420 and 1489. His descendants continued to hold significant influence in the region for several generations.

Another early record of the name Balancio can be found in the city of Naples, where a family of bankers and financiers bearing the name resided in the 16th century. One of the most prominent members was Girolamo Balancio (1525-1598), who served as a financial advisor to the Spanish viceroy of Naples.

In the 17th century, the name Balancio gained recognition in the arts and literature. Antonio Balancio (1605-1672) was a renowned painter from the city of Bologna, known for his intricate still-life compositions. Additionally, a poet named Lucrezia Balancio (1630-1706) hailed from the town of Ferrara and was celebrated for her lyrical works.

During the 18th century, the name Balancio spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in France and Spain. Notable figures included the French mathematician and astronomer Jacques Balancio (1720-1789), who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics, and the Spanish military commander Miguel Balancio (1745-1811), who played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars.

Throughout its history, the surname Balancio has been associated with various professions, including merchants, landowners, bankers, artists, and scholars, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balancio

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

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 Balancio 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 Balancio 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 Balancio was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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