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

Balmores, 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 Balmores surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balmores in America

Balmores is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balmores surname appeared 167 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 Balmores.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balmores 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 Balmores

The surname BALMORES has its origins in the Spanish region of Aragon, and it is believed to have emerged during the 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "balma," which means cave or cavern, and "mor," which means hill or mountain. This suggests that the name may have originated from a geographical feature, such as a cave or a hill in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BALMORES surname can be found in the Aragonese archives from the 13th century, where it appeared as "Balmorés." This spelling variation further supports the theory of its connection to the Spanish words "balma" and "mor."

In the 15th century, the BALMORES name was recorded in the town of Teruel, located in the province of Aragon. During this time, a prominent figure named Juan BALMORES (1432-1498) was a respected merchant and landowner in the region.

As the Spanish empire expanded throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, the BALMORES name began to appear in various colonies and territories. One notable individual from this era was Tomás BALMORES (1562-1624), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas.

In the 18th century, the BALMORES surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. Francisco BALMORES (1718-1792) was a celebrated painter known for his religious works, while María BALMORES (1745-1810) was a renowned poet and writer in Spain.

During the 19th century, the BALMORES name was associated with several military figures. Alejandro BALMORES (1812-1887) was a Spanish general who fought in the Carlist Wars, while Ignacio BALMORES (1832-1901) was a notable naval commander and strategist.

Over the centuries, the BALMORES surname has spread beyond Spain and can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries and regions with historical ties to Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balmores

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

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

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