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

Baldrick, 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 Baldrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baldrick in America

Baldrick is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baldrick surname appeared 153 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 Baldrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baldrick 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 Baldrick

The surname Baldrick originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words 'beald' meaning 'bold' or 'brave' and 'ric' meaning 'power' or 'rule'. The name may have originally referred to someone who was a brave and powerful leader or warrior.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as 'Baldric' in the records for Lincolnshire.

Throughout the medieval period, the surname appeared in various spellings such as Baldryk, Balderyk, and Baldric. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

The name was particularly prevalent in the northern counties of England, such as Yorkshire and Lancashire, where it was associated with landed gentry and minor nobility.

One notable figure bearing the surname was Sir Baldrick de Lacy, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. He was rewarded with lands in Yorkshire for his service.

Another historical figure was Sir Thomas Baldrick, a member of the English Parliament during the reign of Edward III in the 14th century. He represented the county of Lancashire and was known for his outspoken views on taxation.

In the 15th century, John Baldrick was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of York. He played a significant role in the city's governance and trade affairs during his lifetime (circa 1420-1487).

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Colonel Richard Baldrick was a Parliamentarian officer who fought for the Roundheads against the Royalists. He was involved in several key battles, including the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644.

In the late 18th century, William Baldrick was a notable explorer and naturalist. He undertook expeditions to the West Indies and South America, documenting new plant and animal species (1752-1824).

The surname Baldrick has endured through the centuries, although it has become less common in modern times. Its origins can be traced back to the bold and powerful individuals who bore this name in medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baldrick

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

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

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