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

Balaguer, 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 Balaguer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balaguer in America

Balaguer is the 38691st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balaguer surname appeared 571 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 Balaguer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balaguer 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 Balaguer

The surname Balaguer has its origins in the Catalonia region of Spain, where it can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Catalan word "balaguer," which means "flatterer" or "smooth talker." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a charming or persuasive manner of speaking.

In the 13th century, the town of Balaguer, located in the province of Lleida, played a significant role in the history of the Balaguer surname. It is possible that some individuals adopted the name as a way to indicate their connection to this town or region. Additionally, the name may have been influenced by the Catalan word "balauer," which means "honeyed words" or "flattery."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Balaguer surname can be found in a document from the year 1285, which mentions a person named Bernat Balaguer. This document is part of the archives of the city of Barcelona, providing evidence of the name's usage during that time period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Balaguer. One such person was Víctor Balaguer (1824-1901), a renowned Catalan writer, historian, and politician who served as the Minister of State in Spain during the 19th century. Another notable figure was Josep Balaguer (1869-1951), a Spanish architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Barcelona, including the Palau de la Música Catalana.

In the 16th century, a family with the surname Balaguer was documented in the town of Vilanova i la Geltrú, near Barcelona. One member of this family, Guillem Balaguer (1515-1585), was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local community.

During the 17th century, the surname Balaguer appeared in records related to the Spanish Inquisition. A person named Francesc Balaguer (1620-1690) was accused of heresy and brought before the Inquisition tribunal in Barcelona, although the details of his case are not fully known.

Another notable figure with the Balaguer surname was Joaquim Balaguer (1737-1811), a Catalan painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his religious artworks commissioned by various churches and monasteries in the region.

While the surname Balaguer has its roots in Catalonia, it has since spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, with individuals carrying this name found in various countries around the world. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to the Catalan region and its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balaguer

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

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

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