Explore the Family Name Baldner
The meaning of Baldner
German: probably a variant of Baltner, an occupational name from Middle High German balteniere (medieval Latin paltonarius) ‘pilgrim, vagrant in a pilgrim’s cloak’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baldner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Baldner showed a slight decrease in rank from 58,692 in 2000 to 59,470 in 2010, reflecting a change of -1.33%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.26% over the same period, from 323 to 340. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #59,470 | -1.33% |
| Count | 323 | 340 | 5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baldner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals bearing the surname Baldner identify as White. In 2000, 98.76% identified as White, falling slightly to 98.24% in 2010. No significant changes were recorded for other ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at 0.00 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.76% | 98.24% | -0.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |