Explore the Family Name Baldassarre
The meaning of Baldassarre
Italian: from the Biblical personal name Baldassarre, Italian form of Baltazar. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Italo, Angelo, Antonio, Ennio, Ezio, Guido, Luigi, Mauro, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Baldassarre in the United States?
Popularity wise, the surname Baldassarre has seen minor fluctuations as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Baldassarre was the 38,706th most popular surname in the US, and by 2010 it had shifted slightly to become the 39,659th. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.17% between 2000 and 2010, rising from 537 to 554. However, in terms of proportion per 100k population, there was a decrease of 5%, going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #39,659 | -2.46% |
| Count | 537 | 554 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baldassarre
Regarding ethnic identity, the Baldassarre surname predominantly belongs to those identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.60% identified as White which decreased to 91.88% by 2010. The Hispanic representation saw an increase of 24.03% over the decade, going from 4.66% to 5.78%. Interestingly, in 2010, some people with the surname Baldassarre also began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races, a change from 2000 where these categories were not represented. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 91.88% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 4.66% | 5.78% | 24.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |