Explore the Family Name Balder
The meaning of Balder
1. Dutch and German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Baldheri, composed of the elements bald ‘hardy, bold, strong’ + heri ‘army’. Compare Balter. 2. English: from the Middle English personal name Balder (Old English Bealdhere, formed from beald ‘bold, brave’ + here ‘army’).
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How common is the last name Balder in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Balder has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Balder ranked 44,103rd in terms of prevalence, while by 2010 it dropped to 47,614th, indicating a decrease of nearly 8%. During the same period, the count or frequency of this surname also decreased from 460 to 445, a change of about -3.26%. Moreover, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by approximately 12%, from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #47,614 | -7.96% |
| Count | 460 | 445 | -3.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balder
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Balder surname identify as White, comprising 95% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 94.61% in 2010. The percentage of Balders identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 2.17% in 2000 to 4.72% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals reporting two or more races declined from 1.74% to 0% during the same time frame. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant with no reported individuals identifying with these ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 94.61% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 4.72% | 117.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |