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

Baldrich, 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 Baldrich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baldrich in America

Baldrich is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baldrich surname appeared 108 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 Baldrich.

The history of the last name Baldrich

The surname Baldrich is believed to have originated in the Catalonia region of Spain, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Catalan words "bald," meaning bold or brave, and "ric," meaning rich or powerful. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who possessed these qualities or characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baldrich can be found in a document from the year 1182, which mentions a certain Bernat Baldrich, a landowner in the town of Terrassa, near Barcelona. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance period, the Baldrich family became prominent in various parts of Catalonia, with several members holding positions of influence and power within the local nobility and clergy. One notable figure was Joan Baldrich, who served as the Bishop of Girona from 1416 to 1443.

In the 16th century, the name Baldrich appears in several historical records, including the "Llibre de les Solemnitats de Barcelona," which chronicles the city's important events and ceremonies. This suggests that the family had gained a certain level of prominence and recognition within the region.

As the Baldrich name spread beyond Catalonia, it took on various spellings and variations, such as Baldrich, Baldrich, Baldric, and Baldricci, among others. These variations likely arose due to regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

Several notable individuals with the surname Baldrich have left their mark throughout history. One such figure was Josep Baldrich i Casals (1811-1876), a prominent Catalan painter and artist who was known for his religious and historical works. Another was Antoni Baldrich i Coll (1850-1927), a Catalan architect who designed several notable buildings in Barcelona, including the Casa Lleó Morera.

Other notable Baldrichs include Ferran Baldrich (1783-1868), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War during the reign of Queen Isabella II, and Joaquim Baldrich i Peracaula (1905-1979), a Catalan poet and writer who helped promote the Catalan language and culture during the Franco regime.

While the surname Baldrich has its roots firmly planted in Catalonia, it has since spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baldrich

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

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 Baldrich 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.

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

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