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

Balthrop, 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 Balthrop surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balthrop in America

Balthrop is the 30600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balthrop surname appeared 762 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 Balthrop.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balthrop 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 Balthrop

The surname Balthrop is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Balderstone in Lancashire, derived from the Old English words "balde" meaning bold, and "ern" meaning eagle's nest or dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1273, where a person named Roger de Baldreston is mentioned. This suggests that the name was initially spelled with variations like Baldreston or Balderton before evolving into its current form.

During the 14th century, the Balthrop surname can be found in various historical records, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a John de Baldreston is listed as a tenant in 1348.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name was William Balthrop, who was born in Derbyshire around 1420. He served as a clerk and scribe for the Court of Common Pleas and is mentioned in various legal documents from that era.

The Balthrop surname also appears in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1674, which were records of households required to pay a tax based on the number of hearths or fireplaces in their homes. This suggests that the name had become more widespread by that time.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual with the Balthrop surname was John Balthrop, born in 1712 in Warwickshire. He was a successful merchant and landowner, and his name can be found in various property records and business transactions from that period.

Another notable figure was Sir Henry Balthrop, born in 1765 in Gloucestershire. He served as a military officer and was awarded the Order of the Bath for his bravery during the Napoleonic Wars. His exploits are documented in various military records and historical accounts.

In the 19th century, one of the most renowned individuals with the Balthrop surname was Mary Ann Balthrop, born in 1820 in Oxfordshire. She was a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's rights, actively campaigning for equal educational opportunities and voting rights for women.

These examples demonstrate the historical presence of the Balthrop surname in various regions of England, spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balthrop

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

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

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