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Early Origins of the Balog family

The surname Balog was first found in Austria, where the name Balogh became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Balog family

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Balog Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Balogh, Balof, Balhorn, Belloch, Belloch, Balog and others.

Early Notables of the Balog family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Balog were

  • the Balogh family of Austria

Balog Ranking

In the United States, the name Balog is the 17,892nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Balog migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Balog Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Stephen Balog, who was naturalized in Illinois in 1910

Contemporary Notables of the name Balog (post 1700) +

  • James Balog (b. 1952), American photographer
  • James Balog, American politician, Village President of Carol Stream, Illinois, 1959-62 2
  • Leonarda Balog (b. 1993), Croatian football defender
  • Vilmos Balog (b. 1975), Hungarian boxer at the 2004 Summer Olympics
  • Zsolt Balog (b. 1978), Hungarian professional football defender
  • Zoltán Balog (b. 1978), Hungarian professional football defender


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 14) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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