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

Baldoni, 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 Baldoni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baldoni in America

Baldoni is the 48160th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baldoni surname appeared 439 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 Baldoni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baldoni 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 Baldoni

The surname Baldoni has its origins in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "baldo," which means "bold" or "courageous." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who exhibited such qualities.

The Baldoni name is particularly prominent in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, where it is thought to have first emerged. Early records indicate variations in spelling, including Baldoni, Baldone, and Baldino, reflecting the regional dialects and evolving language patterns.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Baldoni name can be found in the "Libro di Montaperti," a 13th-century manuscript documenting the events surrounding the Battle of Montaperti in 1260. The document mentions a certain Guglielmo Baldoni, who participated in the battle on the side of the Ghibellines.

In the 14th century, the Baldoni family gained prominence in the city of Bologna, where they were involved in various trades and professions. Notably, Baldone Baldoni (1330-1402) was a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor at the University of Bologna.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Baldoni (1507-1588), a Florentine artist and sculptor who contributed to the decoration of several churches and palaces in Florence and its surrounding areas.

During the Renaissance period, the Baldoni name gained further recognition with the birth of Francesco Baldoni (1573-1642), a celebrated Italian composer and organist. His works were performed in various churches and courts throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Baldoni (1722-1804) emerged as a prominent architect and engineer, known for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in the Emilia-Romagna region.

The Baldoni name has also been associated with notable figures in more recent history, such as Raffaele Baldoni (1824-1897), an Italian politician and patriot who played a role in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification.

While the Baldoni surname continues to be present in various parts of Italy, its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, reflecting a rich history and diverse contributions to Italian culture and society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baldoni

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

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

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