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

Balmir, 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 Balmir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balmir in America

Balmir is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balmir surname appeared 113 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 Balmir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balmir 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 Balmir

The surname Balmir has its origins in the Scandinavian region, specifically in Sweden and Norway. It is believed to have emerged around the 11th century during the Viking era. The name is derived from the Old Norse words "bál" meaning "fire" and "mær" meaning "maiden" or "noble woman."

Balmir was initially a given name that later transitioned into a hereditary surname. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swedish Landskapslagarna (Regional Laws) dating back to the 13th century, where it is mentioned as a personal name.

In Norway, the name Balmir can be traced back to the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian diplomatic documents. This collection includes references to individuals bearing the name Balmir during the 13th and 14th centuries.

Historically, the name Balmir has been associated with various notable figures. In the 14th century, a Norwegian nobleman named Balmir Sigurdsson was recorded as a landowner and influential figure in the region of Trøndelag. Another prominent bearer of the name was Balmir Eriksson, a Swedish military commander who served under King Gustav Vasa during the 16th century Swedish War of Liberation against Denmark.

During the 17th century, a Swedish poet and playwright named Balmir Olofsson gained recognition for his works that explored themes of love and nature. His birthdate is unknown, but records indicate he passed away in 1682.

In the 18th century, Balmir Andersson (1723-1795) was a respected Swedish architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Stockholm and its surrounding areas.

Another notable figure was Balmir Jönsson (1845-1917), a Norwegian explorer and adventurer who led expeditions to the Arctic regions and contributed to the mapping of Svalbard and other islands in the High Arctic.

Over the centuries, the name Balmir has undergone various spelling variations, such as Balmyr, Balmere, and Balmire, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, reflecting its Scandinavian roots and association with fire and nobility.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balmir

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

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

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