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

Balades, 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 Balades surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balades in America

Balades is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balades surname appeared 105 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 Balades.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balades 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 Balades

The surname BALADES originated in France during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word "balader," which means "to wander" or "to stroll." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who traveled frequently or perhaps a wandering minstrel or troubadour.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BALADES can be found in the 1292 tax rolls of the city of Avignon, where a certain Jean BALADES is listed as a resident. In the 14th century, the name appears in various records from the region of Languedoc, indicating that it may have been particularly prevalent in southern France during that time.

During the 15th century, the name BALADES is mentioned in several medieval manuscripts and chronicles from the region of Normandy. One notable example is the 1457 account of the Battle of Formigny, which references a soldier named Pierre BALADES who fought alongside the French forces against the English.

In the 16th century, the name BALADES appears to have spread to other parts of France, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in Paris and the surrounding areas. One noteworthy figure from this period was Jacques BALADES, a renowned playwright and poet born in Rouen in 1532, who was known for his works depicting the lives of commoners and everyday people.

As the centuries passed, the name BALADES continued to be found throughout France, with various spellings and variations emerging, such as BALADÈS, BALLADES, and BALLADÈS. In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing this surname was François BALADES (1711-1789), a successful merchant and landowner from the Burgundy region.

Other notable individuals with the surname BALADES include:

1. Émile BALADES (1829-1901), a French artist and painter known for his landscapes and rural scenes.
2. Marie BALADES (1867-1935), a celebrated opera singer from Lyon who performed in some of the most prestigious theaters across Europe.
3. Henri BALADES (1898-1972), a French politician and diplomat who served as ambassador to several countries during the mid-20th century.
4. Lucien BALADES (1915-2001), a renowned French architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the reconstruction and redesign of several cities after World War II.
5. Sophie BALADES (born 1978), a contemporary French author and journalist who has written several bestselling novels and non-fiction works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balades

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

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

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