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

Badalov, 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 Badalov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Badalov in America

Badalov is the 59470th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Badalov surname appeared 340 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 Badalov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Badalov 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 Badalov

The surname Badalov is believed to have originated in the Caucasus region, specifically in what is now Azerbaijan and parts of neighboring countries like Russia, Georgia, and Iran. It likely emerged in the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries.

One theory suggests that Badalov is derived from the Persian word "badal," meaning "exchange" or "substitute." This could indicate that the name originally referred to a person who worked as a trader, merchant, or middleman facilitating exchanges or transactions. Alternatively, it may have been associated with someone who replaced or substituted for another person in a particular role or position.

Another possibility is that Badalov is a locative surname, meaning it was derived from a specific place or geographical location. Some scholars believe it may have originated from a village, town, or region with a name containing the root "badal" or a similar-sounding word.

While no definitive historical records have been found mentioning the Badalov surname in ancient manuscripts or chronicles, there are accounts of individuals bearing this name in various parts of the Caucasus region from the 17th century onwards.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Badalov surname was Mirza Badalov, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the late 17th century in what is now northern Azerbaijan. He was known for his extensive trade networks and influence in the region.

Another notable figure was Haji Badalov, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist from the city of Sheki (present-day Azerbaijan), who lived in the early 19th century. He funded the construction of several mosques, caravanserais, and public buildings in the region.

In the 19th century, the Badalov family produced several influential figures in the Russian Empire, including Ismail Badalov (1825-1892), a renowned Azerbaijani writer, poet, and translator who played a significant role in promoting Azerbaijani literature and culture.

Another prominent individual was Mirza Fatali Akhundov (1812-1878), a celebrated Azerbaijani playwright, philosopher, and social critic, whose mother's maiden name was Badalova.

In more recent times, Niyazi Badalov (1911-1992) was a renowned Azerbaijani composer and conductor, known for his contributions to the development of Azerbaijani classical music.

While the Badalov surname is primarily associated with the Caucasus region, individuals bearing this name can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Azerbaijani or Russian diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Badalov

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

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 Badalov 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 Badalov 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 Badalov was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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