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

Balado, 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 Balado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balado in America

Balado is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balado surname appeared 184 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 Balado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balado 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 Balado

The surname Balado is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the regions of Galicia and Asturias in northern Spain. It is derived from the Latin word "valatus," which means "valley" or "low-lying area." The name likely referred to the geographical location where the family resided or originated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Balado surname can be found in the Cartulario de San Vicente de Oviedo, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century, which mentions a "Petrus Balado" as a landowner in the region. This suggests that the name was already established and associated with a particular lineage during that time.

Another notable historical reference is the Libro Becerro de Las Behetrías de Castilla, a 14th-century document that recorded the names of landowners and their properties in various parts of Castile. This document lists several individuals bearing the Balado surname, indicating their presence in different areas of northern Spain.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Balado surname was Juan Balado, a prominent scholar and theologian who lived in the late 15th century. Born in Galicia around 1460, he is renowned for his contributions to the field of canon law and his writings on ecclesiastical matters.

In the 16th century, Pedro Balado, a navigator and explorer from Asturias, accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico. His bravery and leadership during the conquest earned him recognition and land grants in the New World.

During the 17th century, a notable figure was María Balado, a celebrated poet and writer from Galicia. Born in 1620, her works were widely acclaimed for their lyrical beauty and poetic craftsmanship, contributing to the rich literary tradition of the region.

Another prominent individual was Andrés Balado, a military commander who served in the Spanish army during the 18th century. He distinguished himself in various campaigns and battles, rising through the ranks to become a respected leader known for his strategic acumen and bravery on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, Miguel Balado, a renowned architect from Asturias, gained recognition for his innovative designs and contributions to the architectural landscape of Spain. Some of his most notable works include the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the Palacio de Comunicaciones in Madrid, which showcased his mastery of both traditional and contemporary styles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balado

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

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

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