Balassa is a Hungarian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Bálint Balassa (1554–1594), Hungarian poet Balint Balassi Memorial Sword Award, Hungarian literary award Béla Balassa (1928–1991), Hungarian economist Balassa-Samuelson effect János Balassa (1815–1893), Hungarian surgeon Péter Balassa (born 1975), Hungarian footballer and politician Sándor Balassa (1935–2021), Hungarian composer
See also Bălașa