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

Baladad, 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 Baladad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baladad in America

Baladad is the 74826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baladad surname appeared 258 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 Baladad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baladad 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 Baladad

The surname Baladad is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "balada," meaning "ballad" or "song," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was a singer or musician.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Baladad can be traced back to the 18th century, when it appeared in church records and official documents from the Philippines. During this time, Spanish naming conventions were commonly adopted by Filipinos, leading to the formation of many surnames with Spanish roots.

One notable individual with the surname Baladad was Juan Baladad, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He was born in 1867 and played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution, which eventually led to the country's independence in 1898.

Another historical figure with the Baladad surname was Maria Baladad, a Filipino artist and painter who lived in the early 20th century. She was known for her vibrant and colorful depictions of Philippine landscapes and indigenous cultures.

In the 20th century, the Baladad surname also gained recognition through the achievements of Manuel Baladad, a prominent Filipino economist and academic. He was born in 1912 and made significant contributions to the field of development economics, particularly in the context of the Philippines.

Furthermore, the Baladad name has been associated with various place names in the Philippines, such as Barangay Baladad, a village located in the province of Zambales. This suggests that the surname may have originated from or been influenced by a specific geographic location within the country.

While the Baladad surname is relatively uncommon outside of the Philippines, it has a rich history rooted in the country's colonial past and cultural heritage. The name's potential connection to music and the arts, as well as its ties to important historical figures and events, make it a fascinating subject for further exploration and study.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baladad

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

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

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