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

Balisi, 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 Balisi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balisi in America

Balisi is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balisi surname appeared 156 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 Balisi.

The history of the last name Balisi

The surname Balisi is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "balia," which means "nurse" or "wet nurse." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a nurse or caretaker for children.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Balisi can be found in the Florentine Libro di Montaperti, a manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain Balisi di Guido, who was a resident of the city of Florence during that time.

In the 14th century, the name Balisi appeared in various records from the town of Siena, located in the heart of Tuscany. One notable figure was Giovanni Balisi, a merchant and member of the city's guild of silk traders, who lived between 1320 and 1385.

During the Renaissance period, the Balisi family was prominent in the city of Lucca, where they were involved in the local silk industry. One of the most renowned members of this family was Matteo Balisi (1450-1528), a skilled silk weaver and merchant whose work was highly sought after throughout Europe.

In the 17th century, the name Balisi spread to other parts of Italy, including the region of Emilia-Romagna. Here, a branch of the family settled in the town of Parma, where they became landowners and farmers. One notable figure from this period was Gian Paolo Balisi (1615-1688), a respected local magistrate and judge.

Another significant figure bearing the surname Balisi was Alessandro Balisi (1780-1848), a philosopher and writer who was born in the city of Turin. He was renowned for his works on ethics and political theory, which were widely read and influential during his time.

While the name Balisi has its origins in Italy, it has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and intermarriage. For instance, there are records of individuals with the surname Balisi living in parts of South America, such as Argentina and Brazil, during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balisi

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

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 Balisi 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.

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Balisi, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!