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

Baltierrez, 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 Baltierrez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baltierrez in America

Baltierrez is the 47186th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baltierrez surname appeared 450 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 Baltierrez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baltierrez 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 Baltierrez

The surname BALTIERREZ is believed to have its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Spanish words "balt" and "tierra," which translate to "valley land" or "lowland." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to people who lived in a valley or lowland area.

The earliest known records of the BALTIERREZ surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Andalusia, in southern Spain. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Baltierras" or "Valtierras," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling that were common in those days.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the BALTIERREZ name was Juan de BALTIERREZ, a landowner and nobleman who lived in the city of Seville in the late 1200s. Records indicate that he was granted a substantial tract of land in the region by King Alfonso X for his service to the crown.

In the 15th century, the BALTIERREZ name appears in historical records related to the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Pedro de BALTIERREZ, born in 1492, was a soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. He is mentioned in several accounts of the conquest and is believed to have played a significant role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BALTIERREZ surname spread throughout Spain and its colonies in the Americas. Notable individuals from this period include Francisca de BALTIERREZ (1562-1624), a renowned poet and writer who was part of the literary circle in Madrid, and Diego de BALTIERREZ (1587-1648), a Jesuit priest and missionary who worked in the Spanish missions of Paraguay.

In the 18th century, the BALTIERREZ name gained prominence in the Spanish military. Miguel de BALTIERREZ (1712-1790) was a highly decorated officer who served in several campaigns during the War of the Spanish Succession and the Seven Years' War. His exploits earned him the title of "Count of BALTIERREZ" from King Charles III.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the BALTIERREZ surname continued to be associated with various professions and pursuits. Antonia de BALTIERREZ (1832-1901) was a renowned artist and painter who gained recognition for her portraits and landscapes, while Emilio BALTIERREZ (1876-1945) was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a senator in the Spanish parliament.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baltierrez

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

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

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