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

Baler, 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 Baler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baler in America

Baler is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baler surname appeared 126 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 Baler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baler 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 Baler

The surname BALER is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages, specifically in the county of Yorkshire. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "baelere," which referred to someone who operated a bale, a device used for drawing water from a well or river. This occupation was crucial in medieval times, as access to clean water was essential for survival.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BALER can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1275, where a certain William Baler is mentioned as a taxpayer. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the BALER surname appeared in various records, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire. This indicates that the family had gained some prominence and land holdings in the area.

During the 16th century, the BALER name spread to other parts of England, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in counties like Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. One notable figure from this time period was John Baler (1520-1592), a merchant and landowner from the village of Grantham in Lincolnshire.

In the 17th century, the BALER surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with some variations in spelling, such as Bailer, Bayler, and Baylor. One prominent individual was Thomas Baler (1648-1718), a clergyman from Yorkshire who served as the Rector of Wragby in Lincolnshire.

As the BALER family grew and expanded, some members immigrated to other parts of the world, including the American colonies in the 18th century. One such individual was William Baler (1725-1798), who settled in Virginia and became a successful farmer and landowner.

In the 19th century, the BALER surname was well-established in both England and the United States. Notable figures from this period include John Baler (1810-1886), an English author and poet, and Samuel Baler (1825-1901), an American businessman and philanthropist from Pennsylvania.

Throughout its history, the BALER surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from water workers and merchants to clergymen, authors, and businessmen. While the name may have evolved in spelling over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Yorkshire, England, where it was closely tied to the crucial task of water management.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baler

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

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

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