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

Balajadia, 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 Balajadia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balajadia in America

Balajadia is the 56588th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balajadia surname appeared 361 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 Balajadia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balajadia 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 Balajadia

The surname Balajadia has its origins in the Philippines, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog words "bala" meaning bullet and "hadia" meaning to offer or present, suggesting a potential connection to military service or a ceremonial role. The name was initially concentrated in the Luzon region, particularly around the provinces of Cavite and Batangas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Libro de Las Casas" (Book of Houses), a land registry compiled by Spanish colonists in the late 1500s. This document mentions a certain "Juan Balajadia" as a landowner in the town of Taal, Batangas.

During the Spanish colonial period, the Balajadia name appeared in various ecclesiastical and municipal records, indicating the family's presence in various parts of Luzon. In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Mariano Balajadia served as a local leader and landowner in the town of Silang, Cavite.

In the late 19th century, the name gained further recognition when a certain Emilio Balajadia became a noted figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule. Born in 1865 in Cavite, he joined the revolutionary forces and fought alongside notable leaders like Emilio Aguinaldo.

Another notable individual was Josefa Balajadia, a women's rights advocate and educator who lived in the early 20th century. She founded a school for girls in her hometown of Imus, Cavite, and played a role in promoting women's education and empowerment.

In the field of arts and culture, the name Balajadia is associated with the renowned artist and sculptor Guillermo Balajadia, who was born in 1904 in Tanauan, Batangas. His works, showcasing Filipino themes and motifs, have been exhibited in various galleries and museums across the country.

While the Balajadia surname has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the name remains closely tied to its rich historical and cultural heritage in the Philippine archipelago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balajadia

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

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

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