Baradi last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Baradi

An Iranian surname derived from a village or region.

Baradi, 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 Baradi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baradi in America

Baradi is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baradi surname appeared 142 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 Baradi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baradi 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 121590 126400 -3.88%
Count 142 125 12.73%
Proportion per 100k 0.05 0.05 0.00%

The history of the last name Baradi

The surname Baradi is believed to have originated in Italy, likely in the region of Tuscany, during the early medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "bardo," which means a mule or a cross between a horse and a donkey. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with these animals, perhaps as a breeder, trainer, or merchant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baradi can be found in a 12th-century document from the city of Siena, where it appears as "Bardus." Over time, this evolved into the more modern spelling of Baradi. The name was also found in various records from neighboring towns and villages, indicating its widespread use in the region.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Baradi (1312-1381) served as a respected judge and legal scholar in Florence. His contributions to the city's legal system and his writings on jurisprudence made him a notable figure of his time.

During the Renaissance period, the Baradi family produced several artists and artisans. One such individual was Antonio Baradi (1458-1523), a talented sculptor and architect who was commissioned to work on various projects in Rome and other Italian cities.

In the 18th century, the name Baradi gained recognition in the field of literature. Guido Baradi (1724-1798) was a renowned poet and playwright whose works were widely celebrated throughout Italy and beyond.

Another notable bearer of the name was Lucrezia Baradi (1865-1937), a pioneering feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and equality in Italy. Her efforts and writings played a significant role in shaping the country's early feminist movement.

While the surname Baradi may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields throughout history, from law and arts to literature and social activism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baradi

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

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 Baradi was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 10.56% 15
Non-Hispanic Black Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 80.99% 115
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races (S)% (S)
Hispanic Origin 5.63% 8

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 Baradi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 10.56% 12.00% -12.77%
Black (S)% (S)% (S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander 80.99% 75.20% 7.41%
American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% (S)% (S)%
Two or More Races (S)% 7.20% (S)%
Hispanic 5.63% 4.80% 15.92%

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

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