Find out how popular the last name Badali is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Badali.

Badali, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Badali surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Badali in America

Badali is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Badali surname appeared 266 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Badali.

We can also compare 2010 data for Badali to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Badali

The surname Badali is believed to have originated in northern Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy. It is thought to have derived from the ancient Latin word "badalis," which referred to a type of wooden horse or pack animal used for transportation. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, possibly around the 12th or 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Badali surname can be found in a document from the city of Milan, dated 1296. This document mentions a certain Guglielmo Badali, who was a merchant dealing in various goods. It is possible that his family name was related to their involvement in the transportation or trading of goods using pack animals.

In the 14th century, there are records of a noble family called the Badali di Cremona, who hailed from the city of Cremona in Lombardy. This family held significant influence and power in the region during that time. One notable member was Francesco Badali di Cremona, a renowned poet and scholar who lived from 1345 to 1412.

During the Renaissance period, the Badali surname gained prominence in the world of art and architecture. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Antonio Badali, a renowned architect from Verona who lived between 1518 and 1592. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Church of San Giorgio in Verona.

In the 17th century, the Badali family expanded their reach beyond Italy. Historical records show that a branch of the family settled in Spain, where they adopted the spelling "Badali." One prominent individual from this lineage was Juan Badali, a Spanish military commander who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648).

Another notable figure with the Badali surname was Maria Badali, an Italian opera singer who lived from 1780 to 1854. She was renowned for her performances in various opera houses across Europe, particularly in Italy and France.

As the name Badali spread across different regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Badali, Badali, Badalli, and Badalì. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in its Italian heritage and connection to transportation and trade.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Badali

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Badali.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Badali was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Badali has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Badali was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Badali, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!