2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Balazy
A Polish surname derived from the personal name Błażej, a Slavic form of Blasius.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Balazy. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Balazy surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Balazy in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Balazy, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Balazy
The surname Balazy is of Polish origin, derived from the personal name Blażej, which is the Polish form of the Latin name Blasius. The name Blasius is believed to have its roots in the Greek word "blastos," meaning "sprout" or "shoot." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in agricultural activities or those residing in rural areas.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Balazy can be traced back to the late 15th century in various Polish historical records and manuscripts. One notable mention is found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of official documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, where a certain Jan Balazy is listed as a landowner in the region of Mazovia in the year 1492.
In the 16th century, the name Balazy gained prominence in the town of Sandomierz, located in the modern-day Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship of Poland. Historical records from this period mention a renowned family of merchants and artisans bearing the surname Balazy, who played a significant role in the economic and cultural life of the town.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Balazy was Stanisław Balazy, born in 1562 in Sandomierz. He was a renowned goldsmith and craftsman, whose intricate works were highly sought after by the Polish nobility and clergy of the time.
Another notable figure was Maciej Balazy, born in 1618 in the village of Biała Rawska, near the city of Radom. He was a prominent scholar and theologian who studied at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków and later served as a canon in the cathedral of Płock.
In the 18th century, the name Balazy gained recognition through the works of Franciszek Balazy, a poet and playwright born in 1726 in the town of Brzeźnica, near Kraków. His satirical plays and verses were highly acclaimed and performed in various theaters across the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
During the 19th century, the Balazy surname was associated with the town of Łowicz, located in the central region of Poland. One of the most prominent figures from this period was Józef Balazy, born in 1822, who was a respected lawyer and local politician, serving as the mayor of Łowicz from 1867 to 1875.
Throughout its history, the surname Balazy has been closely tied to Polish culture and traditions, with its bearers contributing to various fields, including craftsmanship, academia, literature, and politics. While the name may have originated from humble agricultural roots, it has evolved to hold a respected place in the annals of Polish history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Balazy
Among Census respondents with the surname Balazy, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Balazy bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Balazy surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 5
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Balazy
Balazy appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+11 bearers (+9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,190 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-18 bearers (-14.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,746 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+9.7%) | Up 1,190 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-14.5%) | Down 16,746 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Balazy surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,593 | #152,339 | -12.4% |
| Count | 124 | 106 | -14.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Balazy bearers went from 124 to 106 (-14.5% change). The surname moved down 16,746 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #152,339.
FAQ
Balazy surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Balazy?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Balazy. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Balazy?
Balazy ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Balazy. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Balazy.
Has Balazy become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Balazy went from 124 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 18 (-14.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Balazy?
Among Census respondents with the surname Balazy, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Black (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Balazy in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Balazy appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Hispanic (4.7%), Black (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Balazy (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Balazy mean?
A Polish surname derived from the personal name Błażej, a Slavic form of Blasius. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Balazy (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Balazy?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Balazy, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.