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

Balverde, 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 Balverde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balverde in America

Balverde is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balverde surname appeared 112 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 Balverde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balverde 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 Balverde

The surname Balverde originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the Italian words "bel" meaning beautiful and "verde" meaning green, suggesting a connection to a picturesque or verdant landscape. The name was particularly prominent in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Balverde name can be found in a historical document from the 13th century, where it is referenced in relation to a notable family residing in the town of Perugia. This document provides valuable insight into the early roots of the surname and its geographical ties.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Balverde (1315-1387) gained recognition as a skilled architect and was commissioned to design several notable buildings in Florence, including the Basilica di Santa Croce. His contributions to the city's architectural heritage cemented the Balverde name in the annals of Italian history.

During the Renaissance period, the Balverde family produced several accomplished artists and scholars. Notably, Lucrezia Balverde (1475-1542) was a celebrated painter whose works adorned the walls of many churches and noble households throughout Italy. Her masterpiece, "The Madonna of the Meadows," is regarded as a prime example of the Florentine Renaissance style.

In the 18th century, the name Balverde gained further prominence with the birth of Antonio Balverde (1720-1792), a renowned philosopher and writer whose works explored the concepts of beauty, nature, and the human condition. His influential treatise, "De Pulchritudine Viridis" (On the Beauty of Green), became a landmark text in the study of aesthetics.

Another notable figure bearing the Balverde surname was Giulia Balverde (1845-1921), a pioneering botanist who dedicated her life to the study and preservation of rare plant species. Her groundbreaking research on the flora of the Italian countryside earned her widespread recognition and numerous accolades from scientific institutions across Europe.

Throughout its long history, the surname Balverde has been associated with various professions, from artists and architects to philosophers and scientists, reflecting the diverse talents and contributions of those who have carried this name. Its enduring presence in Italy serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and legacy of this storied surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balverde

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

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

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