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

Balaoro, 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 Balaoro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balaoro in America

Balaoro is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balaoro surname appeared 108 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 Balaoro.

The history of the last name Balaoro

The surname BALAORO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria in the southern part of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Greek word "balauros," which means "pomegranate blossom." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived in areas where pomegranate trees were abundant or had some association with the fruit.

In the early records of the region, the name appeared in various spellings, such as BALAURO, BALAURA, and BALAURI, reflecting the local dialects and variations in pronunciation. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in a document from the town of Reggio Calabria, dated 1327, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Balauro."

The BALAORO surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Pietro Balaoro, a merchant from Cosenza who lived in the late 15th century and is credited with establishing trade routes between Calabria and the Levant. Another prominent figure was Guglielmo Balaoro, a physician and scholar from Catanzaro who lived in the 16th century and wrote extensively on medicinal plants and their uses.

In the 17th century, the name appears in connection with the town of Vibo Valentia, where a family of landowners and noblemen bearing the name BALAORO held significant influence. One member of this family, Domenico Balaoro (1632-1698), was a prominent jurist and served as a judge in the city's court.

The 18th century saw the rise of Francesco Balaoro (1712-1788), a renowned painter from Reggio Calabria whose works were highly admired for their attention to detail and use of vibrant colors. His paintings can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout southern Italy.

Moving into the 19th century, the BALAORO name gained prominence in the field of literature with the writer and poet Giuseppe Balaoro (1823-1892). Born in Catanzaro, his works often explored themes of love, nature, and the beauty of his native Calabria.

While the BALAORO surname has its roots in southern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have migrated over the centuries. However, its connection to the region of Calabria and the rich cultural heritage of that area remains a defining characteristic of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balaoro

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

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 Balaoro 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.

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

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