Explore the Family Name Baltodano
The meaning of Baltodano
Spanish: unexplained. This surname is most common in Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Francisco, Luis, Manuel, Amparo, Ana, Arnoldo, Auxiliadora, Carlos Mario, Cesar, Eduardo, Elena.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baltodano in the United States?
The surname Baltodano has witnessed a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 30,582nd in popularity and this improved to 23,899th by 2010, marking an increase of nearly 22%. The number of people bearing this surname also saw a substantial upswing during this period, with a count of 720 in 2000 ballooning to 1,056 in 2010, reflecting a growth of around 47%. The proportion of individuals with the Baltodano surname per 100k people similarly rose by approximately 33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,582 | #23,899 | 21.85% |
| Count | 720 | 1,056 | 46.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.36 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baltodano
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Baltodano surname identified themselves as Hispanic, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this figure stood at 95%, slightly dipping to 93.56% in 2010. The data also showed a modest increase in those identifying as White, rising by almost 27% from 4.86% in 2000 to 6.16% in 2010. No changes were noted in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95% | 93.56% | -1.52% |
| White | 4.86% | 6.16% | 26.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |