Explore the Family Name Baldez
The meaning of Baldez
Hispanic: variant of Baldes or an altered form of Spanish Valdez.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baldez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Baldez has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 56,120 in popularity and jumped to 49,546 by 2010, showing an increase of 11.71%. The actual count of individuals with the surname also showed a notable rise from 341 in 2000 to 424 in 2010, a change of 24.34%. This data further demonstrates that the proportion of people named Baldez per 100k also increased by 7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #49,546 | 11.71% |
| Count | 341 | 424 | 24.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baldez
Ethnicity data for the surname Baldez from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts in ethnic identities between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying with the Baldez name is Hispanic, which saw a minor increase from 86.51% in 2000 to 87.03% in 2010. The White population with this surname also increased slightly from 7.62% to 8.25%. Meanwhile, the number of people with two or more races grew by 28.57%, whereas the Asian/Pacific Islander category dropped entirely. Noticeably, there was new representation in the Black community, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. However, no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.51% | 87.03% | 0.6% |
| White | 7.62% | 8.25% | 8.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.89% | 28.57% |
| Black | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.93% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |