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

Bali, 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 Bali surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bali in America

Bali is the 44423rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bali surname appeared 484 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 Bali.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bali 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 Bali

The surname Bali has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Rajasthan. It is believed to have originated from the ancient city of Bali, a prominent trading hub located in the Thar Desert region. The name Bali is derived from the Sanskrit word "Valinagara," which translates to "the city of sand dunes."

During the medieval period, the city of Bali was a significant center for trade and commerce, attracting merchants and traders from various parts of the world. The surname Bali gained prominence among the merchant class and was widely adopted by those associated with the city's prosperous trade activities.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname Bali can be found in the chronicles of the Chauhan dynasty, which ruled over the region in the 12th and 13th centuries. These chronicles mention several prominent individuals bearing the surname Bali, who held influential positions within the administrative and mercantile sectors.

In the 14th century, the Bali surname is mentioned in the accounts of the famous Moroccan traveler, Ibn Battuta, who visited the region during his extensive travels. He documented the presence of wealthy Bali merchants and their involvement in the flourishing trade routes between India and the Middle East.

Over the centuries, the Bali surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure is Shantidas Bali, a renowned poet and writer from the 17th century, known for his contributions to the Brajbhasha literary tradition. Another notable bearer of the surname is Virendra Bali, a prominent Indian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Bali Group of Companies in the 20th century.

Other notable individuals with the Bali surname include Jal Bali, a celebrated Sufi poet from the 16th century, whose works influenced the spiritual and literary landscape of the region. Additionally, the name Bali has been associated with several accomplished musicians, artists, and scholars throughout history.

The surname Bali continues to hold significance in various parts of India, particularly in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, where it is closely tied to the region's rich cultural heritage and historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bali

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

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

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