Explore the Family Name Balderson
The meaning of Balderson
English (Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire): assimilated form of Balderston, rather than a patronymic from Balder, appearances to the contrary notwithstanding.
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How common is the last name Balderson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balderson has seen a minor shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. During this period, it moved from rank 19,931 to 20,183, showing a decrease of 1.26%. However, the count of individuals carrying the Balderson name grew by 5.93% to reach 1,321 in 2010, up from 1,247 in 2000. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 2.17% but remained relatively stable overall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,931 | #20,183 | -1.26% |
| Count | 1,247 | 1,321 | 5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.45 | -2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balderson
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Balderson, data from the Decennial U.S. Census depicts some changes between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White remain the dominant group, though the percentage dropped slightly from 96.87% to 95.76%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic over the decade - starting at 0.56% in 2000 and growing substantially to 1.51% in 2010. Similarly, the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories saw minor increases of 8.93% and 0.78% respectively. It is also important to note that there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 95.76% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.56% | 1.51% | 169.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.29% | 0.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.61% | 8.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |