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

Balino, 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 Balino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balino in America

Balino is the 66931st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balino surname appeared 295 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 Balino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balino 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 Balino

The surname Balino is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Lombardy. It is thought to have derived from the medieval Italian word "ballo," which means dance or ball. This suggests that the name may have been originally bestowed upon someone who was a dancer or perhaps a maker of balls for various games.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Balino can be traced back to the late 13th century. In a document from the city of Pisa, dated 1287, there is a mention of a certain "Guido Balino," who was a local merchant. Additionally, in the town of Parma, a record from 1311 refers to a "Tommaso Balino," who was a vintner.

One notable historical figure with the surname Balino was Giovanni Balino, a renowned painter and fresco artist from Florence. Born in 1425, he was commissioned to decorate several churches and palaces throughout Tuscany with his intricate and vibrant works of art. His most famous creation is the fresco adorning the ceiling of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, completed in 1481.

Another individual of note was Francesca Balino, a noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. Born in 1542 in the city of Milan, she was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various charitable endeavors. Francesca Balino's name appears in several historical records, including a manuscript from 1589 that details her generous donations to a local orphanage.

In the 17th century, a man named Pietro Balino gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. Born in 1612 in the town of Brescia, he was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Chiesa di San Pietro in his hometown. Pietro Balino's architectural works were widely admired for their innovative use of materials and their harmonious blend of classical and contemporary styles.

Another notable figure was Alessandro Balino, a poet and writer who lived in the late 18th century. Born in Venice in 1762, he was a member of the prestigious Accademia della Crusca, a renowned literary society dedicated to preserving and promoting the Italian language. Alessandro Balino's poetry was widely published and acclaimed for its elegant verse and insightful observations on life and society.

In the 19th century, a man named Filippo Balino achieved distinction as a renowned linguist and philologist. Born in 1819 in the city of Genoa, he dedicated his life to the study of ancient languages and the preservation of linguistic heritage. Filippo Balino's scholarly works, including his groundbreaking treatise on the origins of the Italian language, earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades from academic institutions across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balino

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

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

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