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

Baltrip, 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 Baltrip surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baltrip in America

Baltrip is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baltrip surname appeared 190 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 Baltrip.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baltrip 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 Baltrip

The surname Baltrip is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "bald" and "throp," which together signify a place name meaning "a bald or bare hamlet or village."

The earliest known record of the Baltrip surname dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared as "Baldethrop" in the Hertfordshire Hundred Rolls of 1273. This historical document was a comprehensive record of landowners and their holdings, providing valuable insights into the origins and geographical distribution of various surnames.

During the 14th century, the name underwent several spelling variations, such as "Baldethropp" and "Baldthrop," reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in those times. It is noteworthy that the name's connection to a specific place name has not been definitively established, as no locality with an identical name has been found in historical records.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the Baltrip surname was John Baldethropp, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1332. These rolls were tax records that documented the names of individuals liable for paying a portion of their income or goods to the Crown.

Another notable figure was William Baldrip, a landowner from Yorkshire, whose name appeared in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1379. These rolls were similar to the Subsidy Rolls, but they focused specifically on taxes levied on landowners and tenants.

In the 15th century, the surname was documented in various records, including the Court Rolls of Gloucestershire, where a certain Thomas Baldthrop was mentioned in 1428. These rolls were legal records that documented proceedings and transactions related to manorial courts.

Throughout the centuries, the Baltrip surname has undergone several spelling variations, such as "Baldthropp," "Baldthrope," and "Baldtrop," before settling into its modern form. It is worth noting that while the name has historically been concentrated in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora.

Lastly, it is important to mention Richard Baltrip, a prominent figure from the 17th century who served as the Mayor of London in 1663. His tenure coincided with the tumultuous period following the Great Plague of London, and he played a significant role in the city's recovery efforts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baltrip

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

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

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