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

Balvaneda, 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 Balvaneda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balvaneda in America

Balvaneda is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balvaneda surname appeared 222 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 Balvaneda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balvaneda 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 Balvaneda

The surname Balvaneda has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "balvano," which means "sheepfold" or "corral for sheep." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who resided near or worked in areas designated for keeping sheep.

Balvaneda is thought to have evolved from the earlier spelling "Balvanera," which was a common place name in various regions of Spain. One of the earliest known records of this surname can be found in the municipal archives of the town of Balvanera, located in the province of Burgos, where several families with this surname were documented in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Balvaneda appears in historical documents related to the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Juan de Balvaneda, a soldier born in Seville in 1512, was among the first Spaniards to settle in the region now known as Guatemala. His descendants played a significant role in the establishment of Spanish settlements and the spread of the Balvaneda name throughout Central America.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Rodrigo de Balvaneda, a wealthy landowner and cattle rancher who lived in the early 17th century in the region of Extremadura, Spain. His vast estates and influence contributed to the prominence of the Balvaneda name in that area during that period.

In the 18th century, María Balvaneda, born in 1724 in Seville, gained recognition as a talented painter and portraitist. Her works were commissioned by wealthy families and religious institutions, and several of her paintings are preserved in museums and private collections across Spain.

During the 19th century, the Balvaneda name gained further recognition through the achievements of Tomás Balvaneda, a renowned military officer and strategist who played a crucial role in the Spanish-American wars of independence. Born in Cadiz in 1789, Tomás Balvaneda's tactical skills and leadership earned him respect and admiration from both allies and adversaries.

While the surname Balvaneda has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries, as a result of Spanish colonization and migration. The name continues to be carried on by individuals of Spanish descent, maintaining its connection to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balvaneda

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

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

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