2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Balderramos
Derived from Spanish "balde" meaning bucket and "ramos" meaning branch, implying someone from a place with buckets or branches.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Balderramos. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Balderramos surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Balderramos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Balderramos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.2%. The next largest groups are White (3.9%) and Black (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Balderramos
The surname Balderramos has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish words "baldo" and "ramos," with "baldo" meaning "bare" or "bald" and "ramos" referring to branches or twigs. This combination suggests a connection to a particular geographical feature, such as a barren area or a place marked by bare branches.
One of the earliest records of the Balderramos name can be found in the archives of the Iberian Peninsula, where it was documented as a family residing in the region of Castile during the late 15th century. The name's association with a specific place or locale is further reinforced by the presence of similar-sounding place names in Spain, such as Balderrama and Balderramez.
The Balderramos surname gained prominence in the 16th and 17th centuries, as it began appearing in various historical documents and records. Notably, a certain Juan Balderramos was mentioned in the chronicles of the Spanish conquest of the Americas, serving as a soldier and explorer under the command of Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.
Another notable figure bearing the Balderramos name was Doña María Balderramos, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who lived in Seville, Spain, during the late 16th century. She is remembered for her contributions to the construction of several churches and her support for various charitable organizations in the region.
In the 18th century, the Balderramos family tree expanded as members of the family migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such individual was Pedro Balderramos, who settled in what is now Mexico in the mid-1700s and established a successful agricultural enterprise.
The 19th century saw the emergence of Javier Balderramos, a renowned artist and sculptor from Barcelona, Spain, whose works are still displayed in several museums and galleries across Europe. Javier was born in 1812 and died in 1892, leaving behind a rich legacy of artistic achievements.
Another significant figure with the Balderramos surname was Emilia Balderramos, a pioneering educator and women's rights advocate from Madrid, Spain. Born in 1845, Emilia dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women, establishing several schools and advocating for reforms in the country's educational system.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Balderramos
Among Census respondents with the surname Balderramos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.2%. The next largest groups are White (3.9%) and Black (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Balderramos bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Balderramos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.2% · 95
- White3.9% · 4
- Black or African American3.9% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Balderramos
Balderramos appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,052 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 3,052 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Balderramos surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #154,182 | 1.9% |
| Count | 103 | 103 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Balderramos bearers went from 103 to 103 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 3,052 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #154,182.
FAQ
Balderramos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Balderramos?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Balderramos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Balderramos?
Balderramos ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Balderramos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Balderramos.
Has Balderramos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Balderramos went from 103 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Balderramos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Balderramos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.2%. The next largest groups are White (3.9%) and Black (3.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Balderramos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Balderramos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.2%), White (3.9%), Black (3.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Balderramos (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Balderramos mean?
Derived from Spanish "balde" meaning bucket and "ramos" meaning branch, implying someone from a place with buckets or branches. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Balderramos (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Balderramos?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.