Baldelli
An Italian surname derived from the diminutive form of "baldo" meaning "bold" or "brave."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 411 Americans carry the last name Baldelli. That puts it at #58,735 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 833,952 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baldelli surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
411
1 in 833,952
Census rank
#58,735
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
345
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 345 bearers of the surname Baldelli in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 58735th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baldelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Baldelli
The surname Baldelli is of Italian origin, deriving from the personal name Baldo, which itself is a shortened form of the German name Balduin or Baldwin. The name Balduin is composed of the Germanic elements "bald," meaning "bold" or "brave," and "win," meaning "friend." This suggests that the name Baldelli may have originally referred to someone who was considered a bold and trustworthy companion.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Baldelli can be found in medieval Italian documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, primarily in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Records from this period often show variations in spelling, such as Baldello, Baldela, and Baldela.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Baldello di Filippo, a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Florence, who lived in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Baldella dei Conti, a noblewoman from the town of Modena, who was mentioned in a legal document from 1327.
In the 15th century, the Baldelli family had established itself as a respected noble lineage in the city of Bologna. Francesco Baldelli (1435-1503) was a renowned scholar and professor of law at the University of Bologna, who authored several influential treatises on legal theory.
The 16th century saw the rise of Girolamo Baldelli (1504-1581), a celebrated architect and engineer from Urbino. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Ducale in Urbino and the Rocca Paolina in Perugia.
During the 17th century, the Baldelli family produced several notable figures in the fields of literature and the arts. Giovan Battista Baldelli (1601-1678) was a highly regarded poet and playwright from Florence, whose works were widely read and performed throughout Italy.
In more recent times, the name Baldelli has been carried by individuals who have achieved prominence in various fields. For example, Alessandro Baldelli (1929-2007) was an Italian politician and member of the European Parliament, while Emilio Baldelli (1939-2012) was a celebrated writer and journalist from Rome.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baldelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Baldelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Baldelli bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Baldelli surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.8%
- Hispanic or Latino3.8%
- Two or more races1.7%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Baldelli surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,735 | #58,735 | 0.0% |
| Count | 345 | 345 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Baldelli bearers went from 345 to 345 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #58,735 to #58,735.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Baldelli
FAQ
Baldelli surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Baldelli?
The surname Baldelli holds position #58,735 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 411 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Baldelli surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baldelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.