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

Ballet, 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 Ballet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ballet in America

Ballet is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ballet surname appeared 106 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 Ballet.

The history of the last name Ballet

The surname Ballet is of French origin, derived from the Old French word 'baller', meaning 'to dance'. The name first emerged in the 12th century, primarily in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de Notre-Dame de Paris, a medieval manuscript dating back to the late 12th century, which mentions a certain Renaud Ballet, a landowner from the village of Montmartre.

During the 13th century, the name began to spread across various regions of France, with records indicating the presence of individuals bearing the surname Ballet in cities such as Reims, Amiens, and Rouen.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the Parisian tax rolls, suggesting that members of the Ballet family had established themselves as prominent citizens within the city. One notable figure from this period was Jean Ballet, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood of Paris.

The 15th century saw the emergence of a distinguished line of Ballet scholars and intellectuals. Among them was Pierre Ballet, a renowned theologian and professor at the University of Paris, who was born in 1439 and died in 1502.

In the 16th century, the Ballet name gained further prominence with the rise of François Ballet, a celebrated poet and dramatist who was born in Rouen in 1535. His works, including the play "La Caliste", were highly regarded during the French Renaissance.

The 17th century witnessed the success of Jacques Ballet, a skilled architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais du Louvre and the Hôtel des Invalides.

As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other countries. In the 18th century, records indicate the presence of individuals bearing the surname Ballet in England, with one notable figure being William Ballet, a successful merchant and philanthropist who lived in London from 1738 to 1815.

Throughout the centuries, the Ballet surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including the arts, literature, architecture, and commerce, solidifying its place in the rich tapestry of French and European history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ballet

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

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

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