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

Bardot, 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 Bardot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bardot in America

Bardot is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bardot surname appeared 131 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 Bardot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bardot 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 Bardot

The surname Bardot originated in France, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "bardot," which referred to a small breed of horse or pony. This term itself evolved from the Late Latin word "burdone," meaning a pack animal or mule.

One of the earliest known references to the Bardot surname can be found in a medieval document from the year 1292, which mentions a person named "Jehan Bardot" residing in the Champagne region of France. The name was particularly prevalent in the northeastern regions of the country, including areas like Lorraine and Alsace.

During the Middle Ages, the Bardot name appeared in various records and manuscripts, often associated with individuals involved in agriculture or animal husbandry. For instance, a 14th-century tax register from the village of Domremy-la-Pucelle (the birthplace of Joan of Arc) lists several Bardot families among the local residents.

In the 16th century, the Bardot name gained some prominence with the rise of a notable family from the town of Metz in northeastern France. This family produced several scholars and clergymen, including Nicolas Bardot (1515-1587), a celebrated theologian and professor at the University of Paris.

Another notable figure bearing the Bardot surname was Jacques Bardot (1675-1746), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the calculation of planetary orbits and the study of comets. His work was recognized by the renowned French Academy of Sciences.

Over the centuries, the Bardot name has been associated with various professions and social classes, from farmers and artisans to academics and nobles. One of the most famous individuals to bear this surname in modern times is the iconic French actress and fashion model Brigitte Bardot (born 1934), renowned for her starring roles in numerous films during the 1950s and 1960s.

While the Bardot surname originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by French emigrants and their descendants. Nevertheless, the name remains deeply rooted in its French heritage, with its equine connotations serving as a reminder of its agricultural and rural origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bardot

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

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

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