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

Balencia, 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 Balencia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balencia in America

Balencia is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balencia surname appeared 252 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 Balencia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balencia 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 Balencia

The surname Balencia is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Valencia, a city located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. The name may be derived from the Latin word "Valentia," which means "bravery" or "strength."

One of the earliest known references to the surname Balencia can be found in historical records from the city of Valencia itself, where it was used to identify families residing within the city walls. The name is also mentioned in several manuscripts and documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating its widespread use across the Iberian Peninsula.

In the early 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Balencia was Juan Balencia, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas. Juan Balencia was born in 1592 and is believed to have played a significant role in the conquest of Mexico.

Another prominent individual with the surname Balencia was María Balencia, a Spanish painter and artist who lived in the late 18th century. Her works, primarily depicting religious scenes and portraits, were highly regarded during her lifetime, and several of her paintings can still be found in museums and galleries across Spain.

In the 19th century, the surname Balencia gained recognition through the works of Emilio Balencia, a renowned Spanish writer and poet. Born in 1825 in Madrid, Emilio Balencia's literary works focused on themes of love, nature, and the struggles of the working class. His collection of poems, "Poemas del Alma" (Poems of the Soul), published in 1860, is considered a masterpiece of Spanish Romantic literature.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the name Balencia also gained prominence in the field of architecture. Antonio Balencia, born in 1872 in Barcelona, was a celebrated architect known for his innovative designs and incorporation of modernist elements into his buildings. Several of his works, including the iconic Casa Balencia in Barcelona, are now considered architectural landmarks and have been preserved as part of Spain's cultural heritage.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Balencia was Isabel Balencia, a Spanish educator and activist who lived in the early 20th century. Born in 1885 in Seville, Isabel Balencia dedicated her life to promoting education and literacy among underprivileged communities. She founded several schools and educational centers, and her efforts were instrumental in improving access to education for children from low-income families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balencia

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

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

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