Explore the Family Name Balmaceda
The meaning of Balmaceda
Basque: altered form of Balmaseda. This surname is found mainly in Latin America and the Philippines; it is very rare in the Basque Country.
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How common is the last name Balmaceda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balmaceda has seen a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,876th in terms of popularity but rose significantly to 27,303rd in 2010, marking a 19.4% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also jumped by nearly 40%, from 634 people in 2000 to 885 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Balmacedas per 100k individuals also increased by 25%, indicating a growing prevalence of the surname in the country.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #27,303 | 19.4% |
| Count | 634 | 885 | 39.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.3 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balmaceda
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a majority of individuals with the surname Balmaceda identify as Hispanic. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of Balmacedas identifying as Hispanic rose slightly from 70.03% to 71.64%. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly from 22.71% to 22.26%. While the percentage of Balmacedas identifying as White decreased substantially from 5.52% to 4.07%, the census for the first time reported a small percentage (.56%) identifying as Black. Those identifying with two or more races saw a slight increase from 1.42% to 1.47%. There were no changes for American Indian and Alaskan Native which remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.03% | 71.64% | 2.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 22.71% | 22.26% | -1.98% |
| White | 5.52% | 4.07% | -26.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.47% | 3.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |