Explore the Family Name Baldauf
The meaning of Baldauf
South German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Baldolf (‘bold wolf’), altered by folk etymology as if it were a combination of Middle High German bald ‘soon’ + auf ‘up’ (earlier uf), and hence taken as a nickname for an early riser. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Hans, Herwig, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Baldauf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Baldauf saw a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 21,716 to 22,235, a change of -2.39%. However, the count of individuals carrying the Baldauf surname increased slightly from 1,118 to 1,160 during this same period, marking a growth of 3.76%. The proportion of the Baldauf surname per 100,000 people also witnessed a small decrease of -4.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,716 | #22,235 | -2.39% |
| Count | 1,118 | 1,160 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.39 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baldauf
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Baldauf surname from 2000 to 2010. The White demographic made up the majority of those with the surname, although it experienced a slight reduction of -0.72%. During this period, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by -14.29%, while the Hispanic population saw an increase of 13.16%. Notably, the group identifying with two or more ethnicities grew by 18.01%. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 94.22% | -0.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.9% | 18.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.72% | 13.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.61% | 1.38% | -14.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |