Explore the Family Name Baltierra
The meaning of Baltierra
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Valtierra. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Enrique, Juan, Jose, Rafael, Raul, Ascension, Carolina, Cipriano, Claudio, Domingo, Francisco, Gerardo.
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How common is the last name Baltierra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baltierra has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 26,125 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to rank 26,727. This represents a change of -2.3%. However, the actual count of people with the Baltierra surname increased from 881 in 2000 to 911 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.41%. Despite the increase in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.33 to 0.31, marking a -6.06% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,125 | #26,727 | -2.3% |
| Count | 881 | 911 | 3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baltierra
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Baltierra surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there is a notable predominance of Hispanic ethnicity, accounting for 86.61% in both 2000 and 2010 with no change over the decade. The percentage of people with this surname who identify as White also grew from 11.80% to 12.29%, a change of 4.15%. While previously no individuals identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, this group made up 0.77% of those with the Baltierra surname. Interestingly, the group identifying as two or more races, which represented 0.79% in 2000, wasn't present in the 2010 data. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories reported no individuals in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.61% | 86.61% | 0% |
| White | 11.8% | 12.29% | 4.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |