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

Baldeh, 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 Baldeh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baldeh in America

Baldeh is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baldeh surname appeared 114 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 Baldeh.

The history of the last name Baldeh

The surname "BALDEH" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Iran and Afghanistan. It is thought to have derived from an old Persian word meaning "strong" or "powerful."

The earliest recorded instances of this surname date back to the 11th century, during the reign of the Ghaznavid Empire in what is now eastern Iran and western Afghanistan. Several manuscripts from this period mention individuals with the name "BALDEH" serving as soldiers or officials in the Ghaznavid court.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Mahmud BALDEH, a military commander who served under Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni in the early 11th century. He is mentioned in several historical accounts for his bravery and leadership during the Sultan's campaigns in northern India.

In the 13th century, the name "BALDEH" appears in records from the Ilkhanate, a Mongol-ruled empire that controlled much of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia. These records suggest that the name was still associated with military service and positions of authority.

As the centuries passed, the "BALDEH" surname spread throughout the Persian-speaking world, with notable individuals bearing the name found in various regions and time periods. One such individual was Mirza Reza BALDEH, a 17th-century poet and scholar from the city of Isfahan in modern-day Iran.

Another significant figure was Haji Mohammad BALDEH, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the 19th century in the city of Herat, located in modern-day Afghanistan. He was known for his wealth and philanthropic efforts, contributing to the construction of several mosques and schools in the region.

During the 20th century, the "BALDEH" surname continued to be found in various parts of the Middle East, with individuals bearing the name making contributions in fields such as academia, politics, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baldeh

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

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

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