Explore the Family Name Baldivia

The meaning of Baldivia

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Valdivia.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Baldivia in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baldivia has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,636, but by 2010, it had risen to 62,903. This represents a 9.67% increase in popularity over the decade. The number of people with this last name also grew during this time frame, from 263 in 2000 to 318 in 2010, marking a 20.91% increase. The proportion of people named Baldivia per 100,000 individuals also rose by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.11.

20002010Change
Rank#69,636#62,9039.67%
Count26331820.91%
Proportion per 100k0.10.1110%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baldivia

The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Baldivia between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname identified as Hispanic (90.11%), while a smaller portion identified as White (4.94%), and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.18%). By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly to 86.48%, while there was a substantial increase in those identifying as White, rising to 9.12%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined by 24.88% to 3.14%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.

20002010Change
Hispanic90.11%86.48%-4.03%
White4.94%9.12%84.62%
Asian/Pacific Islander4.18%3.14%-24.88%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%