Explore the Family Name Baldonado
The meaning of Baldonado
Spanish: altered form of Maldonado. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Ramon, Avelino, Eloy, Francisco, Rudolfo, Adela, Alfonso, Alfredo, Alicia, Arsenio.
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How common is the last name Baldonado in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baldonado has seen a rise in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Baldonado was ranked 20,111th most popular name across the United States. However, by 2010, it had risen up the ranks to the 18,198th position, marking an increase of 9.51%. In terms of actual count, the number of individuals with the Baldonado surname increased by 24.01%, from 1,233 in 2000 to 1,529 in 2010. The proportion of Baldonados per 100k people also saw a 13.04% growth during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,111 | #18,198 | 9.51% |
| Count | 1,233 | 1,529 | 24.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.52 | 13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baldonado
The ethnicity breakdown associated with the Baldonado surname experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity tied to the surname is Hispanic, constituting 66.71% of the Baldonados in 2010, a slight decrease from 67.07% in 2000. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 18.64% of the Baldonados in 2010, marginally down from 19.06% in 2000. Among those identifying as two or more races, there was a significant increase of 65.58%, taking the proportion from 1.54% to 2.55%. Meanwhile, the percentages of Baldonados identifying as White remained almost the same, and there were new instances of identification as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010 that were not recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.07% | 66.71% | -0.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 19.06% | 18.64% | -2.2% |
| White | 10.95% | 10.86% | -0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.55% | 65.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |