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

Bazaldúa, 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 Bazaldúa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bazaldúa in America

Bazaldúa is the 17463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bazaldúa surname appeared 1,614 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bazaldúa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bazaldúa 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 Bazaldúa

The surname Bazaldua is of Basque origin, tracing its roots to the region of northern Spain and southwestern France where the Basque language is spoken. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, though its precise origins are unclear.

Bazaldua is believed to be a toponymic surname, deriving from the name of a specific place or location. One theory suggests it may be connected to the Basque word "bazaldu," meaning "to spread out" or "to extend," possibly referring to a large or sprawling area. However, the exact place or town from which the name originated remains uncertain.

In terms of historical references, the surname Bazaldua appears in various records and documents from the Basque Country and surrounding regions, though its earliest documented instances are difficult to pinpoint with certainty. Some researchers have speculated that the name may have been mentioned in ancient Basque manuscripts or local church records, but concrete evidence is scarce.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Bazaldua was Juan Bazaldua, a prominent lawyer and politician from Navarre, Spain, who lived in the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Pedro Bazaldua, a Basque merchant and explorer who participated in the colonization efforts of the Spanish Empire in the Americas during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, María Bazaldua, a renowned Basque writer and poet, gained recognition for her literary works, which celebrated Basque culture and traditions. Her birth and death dates, however, are not precisely recorded.

During the 19th century, Ignacio Bazaldua, a Basque engineer and inventor, made significant contributions to the field of mechanical engineering. His innovative designs and patents played a role in the industrial revolution of that era.

More recently, in the 20th century, Javier Bazaldua, a prominent Basque politician and activist, fought for the preservation of Basque language and cultural rights during the tumultuous years of the Spanish Civil War and the subsequent Franco regime.

While the surname Bazaldua is not among the most common Basque surnames, it has persisted throughout the centuries, carrying a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the unique traditions of the Basque people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bazaldúa

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

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

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