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

Balde, 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 Balde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balde in America

Balde is the 30665th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balde surname appeared 760 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 Balde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balde 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 Balde

The surname "BALDE" is of French origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the French word "balde," which means "bucket" or "pail." This name was likely given as a descriptive surname to someone who worked with buckets or pails, perhaps in a trade such as a water carrier or a farmer.

In the early records of French history, the name can be found in various spellings, including "Balde," "Bald," and "Bault." One of the earliest recorded examples of this surname appears in the parish records of Caen, Normandy, in 1589, where a certain Jacques Balde is mentioned.

The surname "BALDE" also finds mention in the famous Domesday Book, a manuscript record of the great survey of England completed in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror. In this document, the name is recorded as "Bald," with references to individuals holding lands in various counties of England.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the surname "BALDE" is Jacques Balde (1604-1668), a French Jesuit priest and renowned Latin poet of the 17th century. His works, such as the epic poem "Urania Victrix," were highly acclaimed during his time and contributed to the revival of Latin poetry in Europe.

Another prominent figure was Charles Balde (1811-1899), a French painter and engraver who was known for his landscapes and rural scenes depicting the countryside of Normandy and Brittany. His works were exhibited at the Paris Salon and are now part of various museum collections.

In the realm of politics, Marie-Thérèse Balde (1867-1948) was a French feminist and activist who campaigned for women's rights and suffrage in the early 20th century. She was a founding member of the French Union for Women's Suffrage and played a crucial role in the movement for gender equality.

Furthermore, the name "BALDE" has been associated with several places and settlements across France. For instance, the village of Balde in the Département of Saône-et-Loire, as well as the hamlet of Balde in the Département of Orne, both derive their names from this surname.

Throughout history, the surname "BALDE" has appeared in various forms, including "Bald," "Bault," and "Balt," reflecting the regional variations and linguistic influences of different areas where it was adopted.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balde

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

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

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