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

Bardeen, 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 Bardeen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bardeen in America

Bardeen is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bardeen surname appeared 203 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 Bardeen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bardeen 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 Bardeen

The surname Bardeen is believed to have its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old English word "bearde," meaning "bearded," and may have initially referred to someone with a distinctive beard. It is possible that the name was originally a descriptive nickname that later became a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a John Berdene from Oxfordshire. This suggests that the name was already established in various parts of England by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, variations of the name, such as Berden and Berdene, can be found in various historical documents from different regions of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Essex.

One notable bearer of the name was John Bardeen (1908-1991), an American physicist who was the only person to win the Nobel Prize in Physics twice, in 1956 and 1972. His contributions to the development of the transistor and the theory of superconductivity have had a profound impact on modern electronics and technology.

Another prominent individual with the surname Bardeen was Charles Russell Bardeen (1867-1935), an American newspaper editor and publisher who co-founded the Idaho Statesman newspaper in Boise, Idaho.

In the 16th century, the name Bardeen appears in various records from the county of Essex, including parish registers and tax records. A William Bardeen is listed in the 1524 Subsidy Rolls for the Hundred of Tendring in Essex.

The surname Bardeen can also be traced back to the village of Bardney in Lincolnshire, England. It is possible that some individuals with the surname Bardeen may have originated from this area or had ancestors who lived there.

Another notable bearer of the name was Eugene Bardeen (1896-1975), an American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the Bardeen Manufacturing Corporation, a manufacturer of electrical products.

Throughout its history, the surname Bardeen has been associated with various occupations and professions, including scientists, academics, businessmen, and journalists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bardeen

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

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

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