Explore the Family Name Baldassare
The meaning of Baldassare
Italian: variant of Baldassarre. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Aldo, Camillo, Elvira, Geremia, Remo, Sarina.
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How common is the last name Baldassare in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Baldassare has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Baldassare was ranked 61,207th most popular surname and accounted for about 0.11 per every 100k people in the United States. By 2010, this had dropped to a rank of 66,931st and a proportion of 0.1 per 100k people, representing a decline of approximately 9.35% in terms of rank and 9.09% in terms of proportion. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased by roughly 3.91%, from 307 to 295.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #66,931 | -9.35% |
| Count | 307 | 295 | -3.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baldassare
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Baldassare surname identify as White, although there has been a small decline in this group from 96.42% in 2000 to 94.92% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase of 3.95%, rising from 2.28% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010. In 2010, there was also the emergence of individuals who identify with two or more races, accounting for 1.69% of the total. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no change, maintaining a 0% representation in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 94.92% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 2.37% | 3.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |