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

Balogh, 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 Balogh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balogh in America

Balogh is the 9433rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balogh surname appeared 3,448 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Balogh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balogh 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 Balogh

The surname Balogh is of Hungarian origin, derived from the Hungarian word "balogh," which means "left-handed" or "clumsy." The name dates back to the Middle Ages in Hungary.

The surname is believed to have originated as a nickname or descriptive name given to left-handed individuals or those perceived as clumsy or awkward. In medieval times, left-handedness was often associated with negative connotations, and nicknames were commonly used to identify people based on their physical characteristics or traits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Balogh surname can be found in a 14th-century Hungarian document, where it appears as "Balog." This spelling variation was common in the early days of the name's usage, and it reflects the Hungarian pronunciation.

The name Balogh has been associated with several notable historical figures. One such figure is János Balogh, a 16th-century Hungarian military commander who played a significant role in the Ottoman-Hungarian wars. He was born in 1525 and died in 1578.

Another notable bearer of the Balogh surname was István Balogh, a 17th-century Hungarian philosopher and educator. He was born in 1615 and made significant contributions to the field of education in Hungary during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, Sándor Balogh was a renowned Hungarian poet and writer. He was born in 1735 and is best known for his lyrical poetry and his contributions to Hungarian literature.

The 19th century saw the birth of Tivadar Balogh, a Hungarian painter and illustrator. He was born in 1832 and is known for his landscapes and portraits, which captured the essence of Hungarian rural life.

In the 20th century, Elemér Balogh was a prominent Hungarian mathematician and professor. He was born in 1905 and made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis and operator theory.

While the Balogh surname has its roots in Hungary, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the name's deep connection to Hungarian history and culture remains an integral part of its identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balogh

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

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

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