Explore the Family Name Baldassari
The meaning of Baldassari
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a variant of the personal name Baldassarre. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Dino, Emelio, Giovanni, Mafalda, Riccardo, Ugo.
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How common is the last name Baldassari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Baldassari has slightly diminished in the past decade. In the year 2000, it was ranked 46,678 with a count of 429 people bearing that name. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 49,914 and the count decreased by around 2.1% to 420 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 12.5%, dropping from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #49,914 | -6.93% |
| Count | 429 | 420 | -2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baldassari
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Baldassari, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the surname identify as white. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.67% of the population with the surname. This dominance remained largely unchanged in 2010, when 97.14% of those with the name identified as white. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.63% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010, which represents a change of 16.56%. There were no recorded changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 97.14% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 1.9% | 16.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |