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

Balius, 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 Balius surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balius in America

Balius is the 53072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balius surname appeared 390 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 Balius.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balius 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 Balius

The surname BALIUS is of Lithuanian origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Lithuanian word "balis," which means "pale" or "light-colored." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive surname, referring to an individual with a pale complexion or light hair color.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BALIUS surname is found in the Lithuanian State Archives, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a certain Jonas Balius, a landowner from the Vilnius region. Additionally, the BALIUS name appears in several historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, indicating its presence in various parts of the former Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

In the 19th century, the BALIUS surname gained prominence with the birth of Motiejus Balius (1819-1892), a renowned Lithuanian poet and translator. Balius played a significant role in the Lithuanian National Revival movement, contributing to the preservation and promotion of Lithuanian literature and culture.

Another notable figure bearing the BALIUS surname was Juozas Balius (1909-1976), a Lithuanian-American architect and urban planner. Balius was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Chicago, including the Lithuanian Plaza Court and the Lithuanian Youth Center.

The BALIUS name has also been associated with various place names in Lithuania, such as the village of Baliūnai in the Kaunas County. This village's name is believed to be derived from the same root as the BALIUS surname, further solidifying its Lithuanian origins.

Throughout history, several other individuals have carried the BALIUS surname, including Vincas Balius (1870-1942), a Lithuanian priest and author, and Antanas Balius (1884-1940), a Lithuanian engineer and inventor who patented several innovations related to agriculture and construction.

It is important to note that while the BALIUS surname has its roots in Lithuania, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora movements. However, its historical significance and cultural ties remain deeply rooted in the Lithuanian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balius

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

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

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