Balasko
A surname of Hungarian origin derived from a personal name.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 171 Americans carry the last name Balasko. That puts it at #119,508 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,004,411 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Balasko surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
171
1 in 2,004,411
Census rank
#119,508
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
145
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 145 bearers of the surname Balasko in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 119508th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Balasko, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Balasko
The surname BALASKO is believed to have originated in Hungary, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Hungarian word "balas", meaning "bald" or "baldy". The name likely referred to an ancestor who was bald or had a distinct bald spot.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the BALASKO name can be found in a Hungarian census from the late 1500s, where a family with the surname is listed as residing in the village of Szeged. The name was also present in various church records and land registries from the 17th and 18th centuries in the regions of Pest and Bács-Kiskun.
In the 19th century, the BALASKO name began to appear in other parts of Europe, particularly in neighboring countries like Serbia and Romania, where Hungarian communities had settled. This was likely due to migration patterns and the spread of the surname beyond its original Hungarian roots.
One notable individual with the BALASKO surname was Mihály Balasko, a Hungarian nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 17th century. He was known for his contributions to the development of agriculture and viticulture in the region of Tokaj.
Another prominent figure was Erzsébet Balasko, a Hungarian writer and poet born in 1845. She was celebrated for her lyrical works and her advocacy for women's rights and education.
In the 20th century, the BALASKO name gained recognition with the success of actor and director Liliána Balasko (1932-2017), who was known for her roles in several popular Hungarian films and television series.
Other notable individuals with the BALASKO surname include János Balasko (1892-1965), a Hungarian sculptor and artist who specialized in wood carvings, and Éva Balasko (1958-), a contemporary Hungarian author and journalist who has written several novels and non-fiction works.
While the BALASKO name may have originated in Hungary, it has since been carried by individuals across various parts of the world, reflecting the migrations and cultural exchanges that have shaped human history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Balasko
Among Census respondents with the surname Balasko, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Balasko bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Balasko surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.8%
- Hispanic or Latino6.2%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Balasko surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #119,508 | #119,508 | 0.0% |
| Count | 145 | 145 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Balasko bearers went from 145 to 145 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #119,508 to #119,508.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Balasko
FAQ
Balasko surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Balasko?
The surname Balasko holds position #119,508 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 171 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Balasko surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Balasko, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.