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

Baldessari, 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 Baldessari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baldessari in America

Baldessari is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baldessari surname appeared 121 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 Baldessari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baldessari 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 Baldessari

The surname Baldessari is of Italian origin, originating in the northern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Milan. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "baldo," meaning "bold" or "fearless," combined with the suffix "-ari," indicating an occupation or trade. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who exhibited a bold or courageous demeanor, perhaps in a specific profession or trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the Baldessari name can be traced back to the 13th century in various historical documents and records from the Lombardy region of Italy. One notable mention is found in the "Codice Diplomatico Milanese" (Diplomatic Code of Milan), a collection of medieval documents from the city of Milan, where the name appears in reference to a family of landowners and merchants.

In the 14th century, the Baldessari name gained prominence in the city of Cremona, where a branch of the family established itself as influential citizens and patrons of the arts. Historical records from this period, such as the "Annali di Cremona" (Annals of Cremona), mention several individuals bearing the Baldessari surname, including Guglielmo Baldessari, a renowned lawyer and diplomat who served as an ambassador for the city in the late 1300s.

The name also appears in various ecclesiastical records from the 15th and 16th centuries, indicating that members of the Baldessari family held positions within the Catholic Church. One notable figure was Giovanni Battista Baldessari, a Milanese bishop who lived in the late 16th century and was known for his philanthropic endeavors and patronage of the arts.

As the Baldessari family spread throughout Italy over the centuries, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Baldessari, Baldessari, Baldessarri, and Baldessarro. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic influences.

In the 19th century, the Baldessari surname gained international recognition with the birth of the Italian painter and conceptual artist, John Baldessari (1931-2020). Born in California to Italian immigrant parents, Baldessari became a pioneering figure in the conceptual art movement and was widely celebrated for his innovative and thought-provoking works.

Other notable individuals bearing the Baldessari surname include:

1. Vincenzo Baldessari (1801-1860), an Italian composer and music teacher who served as the director of the Conservatorio di Musica in Milan.
2. Giuseppe Baldessari (1766-1838), an Italian architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Milan and its surrounding areas.
3. Adriana Baldessari (born 1955), an Italian actress and television personality known for her roles in various Italian films and TV series.
4. Giancarlo Baldessari (born 1936), an Italian retired professional football player who played as a defender for several top-tier Italian clubs in the 1950s and 1960s.
5. Luca Baldessari (born 1984), an Italian professional basketball player who has played for various teams in the Italian Lega Basket Serie A and the EuroLeague.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baldessari

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

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

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