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

Baldera, 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 Baldera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baldera in America

Baldera is the 50362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baldera surname appeared 415 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 Baldera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baldera 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 Baldera

The surname BALDERA has its origins in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "baldoria," which means "revelry" or "merrymaking," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone known for their lively and festive spirit.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BALDERA name can be found in a 1492 census record from the city of Bologna, where a certain Giovanni BALDERA is listed as a resident. This document provides valuable insight into the early presence of the name in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the BALDERA name gained some prominence in the literary world. Francesco BALDERA, a poet born in Ferrara in 1521, was known for his works celebrating love and nature. His collection of sonnets, "Rime d'Amore," published in 1567, is considered a significant contribution to Italian Renaissance literature.

In the 17th century, the BALDERA name appeared in various ecclesiastical records, indicating the family's involvement in the Catholic Church. One notable figure was Padre Giulio BALDERA, a Jesuit priest born in Modena in 1638, who served as a missionary in the Americas and is credited with establishing several missions in present-day Peru.

The 18th century saw the BALDERA name spread across different regions of Italy. In 1712, a record from the Archivio di Stato di Napoli mentions a certain Vincenzo BALDERA, a merchant from Bologna who had settled in Naples for business purposes.

As the centuries progressed, the BALDERA name continued to be represented in various fields. Giuseppe BALDERA, born in Parma in 1814, was a renowned architect responsible for the design of several churches and public buildings in northern Italy.

Another notable figure was Giulia BALDERA, a feminist activist from Milan born in 1867. She played a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement in Italy and was among the first women to be elected to the Italian parliament in 1946.

Throughout its history, the BALDERA surname has been associated with various professions, from artists and writers to clergy members and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baldera

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

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

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