2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Balladarez
A Spanish surname possibly derived from the word "balada" meaning a lyrical poem or story.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Balladarez. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Balladarez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Balladarez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Balladarez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%) and White (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Balladarez
The surname Balladarez has its origins in Spain, emerging during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Spanish word "ballador," which means "dancer" or "one who dances." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to someone who was known for their dancing abilities or possibly a court entertainer.
In the 13th century, the name Balladarez appeared in records from the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. It is believed that the name may have been associated with the Moorish influence in the area, as dance and music were an integral part of the Moorish culture during that time.
One of the earliest known references to the name Balladarez can be found in a manuscript from the year 1327, which recorded the birth of a child named Juan Balladarez in the town of Écija, located in the province of Seville.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Balladarez. One such person was Diego Balladarez, a renowned Seville-born painter who lived during the 16th century. His works, which often depicted religious themes, can still be found in various churches and museums across Spain.
Another prominent figure was María Balladarez, a celebrated dancer and choreographer from Granada, who lived in the late 17th century. She performed in the court of King Charles II and is credited with influencing the development of Spanish dance styles during that period.
In the 18th century, a family of Balladarez musicians gained recognition in the city of Málaga. The patriarch, Antonio Balladarez (1702-1778), was a skilled violinist and composer, and his sons, Manuel (1738-1812) and José (1740-1819), followed in his footsteps, becoming accomplished musicians themselves.
Another notable individual was Ignacio Balladarez (1825-1893), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament during the latter half of the 19th century. He was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and his efforts to improve labor conditions.
Finally, Pedro Balladarez (1877-1946) was a renowned Spanish poet and playwright from Seville. His works, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, earned him critical acclaim and a place among the literary greats of his time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Balladarez
Among Census respondents with the surname Balladarez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%) and White (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Balladarez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Balladarez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.4% · 104
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- White0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Balladarez
Balladarez appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-5 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,985 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 4,985 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Balladarez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #150,205 | -3.4% |
| Count | 114 | 109 | -4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Balladarez bearers went from 114 to 109 (-4.4% change). The surname moved down 4,985 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #150,205.
FAQ
Balladarez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Balladarez?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Balladarez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Balladarez?
Balladarez ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Balladarez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Balladarez.
Has Balladarez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Balladarez went from 114 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Balladarez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Balladarez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%) and White (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Balladarez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.4% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Balladarez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%), White (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Balladarez (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Balladarez mean?
A Spanish surname possibly derived from the word "balada" meaning a lyrical poem or story. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Balladarez (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Balladarez?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.