Explore the Family Name Baldera
The meaning of Baldera
Spanish (Huelva): variant (singular) of Balderas. This surname is most common in Peru and the Dominican Republic.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baldera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Baldera significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this name moved up from 63,812 in 2000 to 50,362 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 21.08%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also rose by 42.12%, from 292 people in 2000 to 415 in 2010. There was also a slight increase in the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the name Baldera, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, marking a rise of 27.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #50,362 | 21.08% |
| Count | 292 | 415 | 42.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baldera
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Baldera, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of bearers of this name identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a minor decrease in this percentage from 95.55% in 2000 to 92.77% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as white climbed slightly from 4.11% to 4.82%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals who identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander with this surname in 2000, the 2010 data shows a 1.20% identification as Black. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.55% | 92.77% | -2.91% |
| White | 4.11% | 4.82% | 17.27% |
| Black | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |