2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Baulding
A location surname referring to someone from Baldon or other places in England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Baulding. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baulding surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Baulding in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baulding, the largest self-reported group is Black at 72.0%. The next largest groups are White (21.0%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Baulding
The surname Baulding is of English origin, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Gloucestershire, derived from the Old English words "bald" and "ing," meaning "the bald one" or "the son of the bald one." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone who was bald or had a prominent bald spot.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1273, where it appears as "Baldyng." This document was a survey of landowners and their holdings, providing valuable insight into the names and locations of families during that time period.
The Baulding surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Baldon in Oxfordshire and Baulding Green in Essex. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time, including Baulding, Balding, and Baldwyn.
In the 14th century, a notable figure with this surname was John Baulding, a monk who lived in the Benedictine monastery of St. Augustine in Canterbury, Kent. He was known for his skilled calligraphy and participated in the creation of illuminated manuscripts.
During the 16th century, William Baulding (c. 1515-1584) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. He was involved in the wool trade and owned several properties in the city center.
Another notable individual was Robert Baulding (1584-1647), a clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. He was known for his support of the Puritan movement and his religious writings.
In the 18th century, Elizabeth Baulding (1711-1783) was a successful businesswoman in London. She owned and operated a successful millinery shop, catering to the city's elite clientele.
John Baulding (1796-1874) was a respected architect from Warwickshire, known for his work on several churches and public buildings in the region. His notable projects included the restoration of St. Mary's Church in Warwick and the design of the town hall in Leamington Spa.
Throughout its history, the Baulding surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergymen, merchants, businesswomen, and architects. While its origins can be traced back to the 13th century in Gloucestershire, the name has since spread across England, leaving a lasting legacy in various records and historical accounts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baulding
Among Census respondents with the surname Baulding, the largest self-reported group is Black at 72.0%. The next largest groups are White (21.0%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Baulding bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Baulding surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American72.0% · 72
- White21.0% · 21
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 4
- Two or more races3.0% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baulding
Baulding appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#127,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
+27 bearers (+25.2%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 15,325 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-34 bearers (-25.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 28,188 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #127,494 | 134 | 0.05 | +27 bearers (+25.2%) | Up 15,325 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -34 bearers (-25.4%) | Down 28,188 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Baulding surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #127,494 | #155,682 | -22.1% |
| Count | 134 | 100 | -25.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.03 | -33.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baulding bearers went from 134 to 100 (-25.4% change). The surname moved down 28,188 positions in the national ranking, going from #127,494 to #155,682.
FAQ
Baulding surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baulding?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Baulding. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Baulding?
Baulding ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Baulding. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Baulding.
Has Baulding become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baulding went from 134 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 34 (-25.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #127,494 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Baulding?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baulding, the largest self-reported group is Black at 72.0%. The next largest groups are White (21.0%) and Hispanic (4.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Baulding in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.0% (72 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baulding appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (72.0%), White (21.0%), Hispanic (4.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Baulding (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Baulding mean?
A location surname referring to someone from Baldon or other places in England. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Baulding (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Baulding?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.