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

Baloo, 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 Baloo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baloo in America

Baloo is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baloo surname appeared 109 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 Baloo.

The history of the last name Baloo

The surname BALOO is believed to have originated in India during the 16th century. It is derived from the Hindi word "bhalu," which means "bear." The name was likely given as a nickname to someone who was considered strong or brave like a bear.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BALOO can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a warrior. However, it is unclear if this is a reference to the surname or simply a character's name.

In the 17th century, there are records of a family with the surname BALOO living in the region of Rajasthan, India. One notable member of this family was Jai Singh BALOO (1611-1667), a renowned astronomer and mathematician who constructed several observatories across India.

During the British colonial era in India, the surname BALOO was also found among the Sikh community in the Punjab region. One prominent individual with this name was Sardar Hari Singh BALOO (1795-1858), a Sikh warrior and leader who fought against the British East India Company.

Another historical figure with the surname BALOO was Rani Rukmini Devi BALOO (1856-1924), a prominent Indian philanthropist and social reformer from Rajasthan. She established several schools and hospitals in the region and worked towards the upliftment of women's education.

In the 20th century, the surname BALOO gained recognition in the field of literature with the Indian writer Ruskin BALOO (1920-1998), who is known for his novels exploring social and political themes in post-independence India.

While the surname BALOO has its roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its earliest recorded instances and historical references can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baloo

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

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

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