Explore the Family Name Baladez
The meaning of Baladez
Spanish (mainly Cádiz): variant of Valadez.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baladez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baladez showed a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,572 in popularity, but rose to rank 39,117 by 2010, reflecting an increase of 22.65%. Moreover, there was a notable rise in the number of individuals with this surname in the United States. The count went up from 388 in 2000 to 563 in 2010, marking a 45.1% surge. The proportion of people named Baladez per 100,000 also increased from 0.14 to 0.19 during the same period, indicating a growth of 35.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #39,117 | 22.65% |
| Count | 388 | 563 | 45.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.19 | 35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baladez
The ethnicity associated with the surname Baladez also underwent some changes from 2000 to 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The highest percentage of the surname's bearers identified themselves as Hispanic, though this group saw a slight decrease over the decade from 90.21% to 87.39%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as White increased significantly from 6.19% to 10.3%, a change of 66.4%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.29% to 0.89%, a decline of 31.01%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and those identifying as two or more races were either suppressed or remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.21% | 87.39% | -3.13% |
| White | 6.19% | 10.3% | 66.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.29% | 0.89% | -31.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |