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

Balloon, 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 Balloon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balloon in America

Balloon is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balloon surname appeared 151 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 Balloon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balloon 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 Balloon

The surname "BALLOON" is believed to have originated in France during the late 17th century, coinciding with the invention of the hot air balloon by the Montgolfier brothers in 1783. It is likely that the name was initially adopted by individuals involved in the early development and manufacturing of balloons, or those who made a living as aeronauts or balloon pilots.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BALLOON" can be found in the archives of the French Academy of Sciences, which documented the pioneering work of the Montgolfier brothers and other early aeronautical pioneers. Although no specific individuals with the surname "BALLOON" are mentioned in these early records, it is plausible that the name emerged during this period of aviation history.

As the use of balloons became more widespread in the 19th century, the surname "BALLOON" began to appear in various records across Europe. In England, the name is first documented in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bristol, where a certain Thomas BALLOON was baptized in 1832. This Thomas BALLOON later became a renowned balloonist, performing daring aerial feats across the country.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "BALLOON" was Marie-Anne BALLOON (1825-1901), a French aeronaut who made several groundbreaking ascents in the latter half of the 19th century. She was renowned for her daring exploits and was one of the first women to achieve widespread recognition in the field of aviation.

In the United States, the name "BALLOON" first appeared in the late 19th century, likely brought over by French or English immigrants involved in the burgeoning balloon industry. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Joseph BALLOON (1850-1912), a French-born balloonist who gained fame for his daring transatlantic crossings and exhibitions across the country.

Another notable figure was William BALLOON (1870-1935), an American aeronaut and inventor who contributed significantly to the development of dirigible balloons and early aircraft design. His groundbreaking work paved the way for future advancements in aviation technology.

While the surname "BALLOON" may have originated from a specific occupation or association with the early days of aviation, it has since become a widespread name found in various parts of the world. However, its roots can be traced back to the pioneering era of ballooning in the late 18th and 19th centuries, when the name first emerged as a testament to the daring spirits and innovative minds that helped humanity take to the skies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balloon

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

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

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