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

Baliko, 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 Baliko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baliko in America

Baliko is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baliko surname appeared 142 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 Baliko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baliko 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 Baliko

The surname Baliko has its roots tracing back to the Balkan region of Southeastern Europe, specifically in the present-day countries of Croatia and Serbia. The name is believed to have originated in the 14th century, derived from the Slavic word "balika," which means "swampy area" or "marshy land."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Baliko surname can be found in the 1387 census records of the town of Zadar, located on the Dalmatian coast of modern-day Croatia. This document mentions a landowner named Petar Baliko, who owned a sizable plot of land near a marshland area.

During the 15th century, the Baliko surname appeared in various historical records across the Balkans. Notably, a merchant named Ivan Baliko is mentioned in the 1487 trade ledgers of the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik, Croatia), indicating his involvement in the lucrative maritime trade of the Adriatic Sea.

In the late 16th century, a notable figure named Matija Baliko (c. 1568-1642) emerged as a prominent scholar and theologian in the city of Zagreb, Croatia. His writings on religious philosophy and ethics were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the era.

The 17th century saw the Baliko surname spread beyond the Balkans, with records indicating individuals bearing this name in various parts of Europe. One such example is Nikola Baliko (1623-1698), a skilled artisan from Zagreb who gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings and furniture designs, which adorned the homes of wealthy patrons across Central Europe.

In the 19th century, a notable figure named Marko Baliko (1812-1887) emerged as a prominent architect and urban planner in the city of Belgrade, Serbia. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and public spaces that contributed to the city's architectural landscape and urban development during that period.

Throughout history, the Baliko surname has been associated with various professions and contributions, ranging from scholars and artisans to merchants and architects. While the name originated in the Balkan region, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baliko

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

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

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