Barndt last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Barndt

An archaic Americanized spelling of the German surname Berndt, derived from an old personal name.

Barndt, 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 Barndt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barndt in America

Barndt is the 25356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barndt surname appeared 976 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 Barndt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barndt 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank2535625885-2.06%
Count9768928.99%
Proportion per 100k0.330.330.00%

The history of the last name Barndt

The surname BARNDT is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Old German word "barn," meaning "child" or "son," combined with the suffix "-dt," indicating a patronymic or a name that denotes descent from an ancestor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BARNDT surname appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Fuldensis, a collection of charters and documents from the Fulda Abbey in Germany, dating back to the 8th century. This suggests that the name may have originated in the region surrounding the abbey or within the territories under its influence.

During the 13th century, various spellings of the BARNDT surname can be found in historical records, such as "Barndt," "Barnt," and "Barndte." These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the inconsistencies in written records during that time period.

In the 14th century, the BARNDT surname gained prominence in the town of Bamberg, located in the region of Franconia, Germany. Several notable individuals bearing this name emerged, including Johannes BARNDT, a respected scholar and theologian born in 1375, who authored several treatises on religious philosophy.

Another notable figure was Konrad BARNDT, born in 1421, a skilled blacksmith and metalworker who was commissioned to create intricate metalwork for the Bamberg Cathedral. His craftsmanship and attention to detail earned him widespread recognition throughout the region.

In the 16th century, the BARNDT surname spread to other parts of Germany, with records indicating families settling in cities like Frankfurt and Cologne. During this period, Hans BARNDT, born in 1534, gained prominence as a successful merchant and trader, contributing to the economic prosperity of the city of Frankfurt.

As the centuries progressed, the BARNDT name continued to be associated with various professions and trades. In the 18th century, Johann BARNDT, born in 1712, was a renowned clockmaker whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons across Europe.

In the 19th century, the BARNDT surname found its way to other parts of the world through emigration. One notable figure was Wilhelm BARNDT, born in 1825, who left Germany and settled in the United States, becoming a prominent farmer and landowner in the state of Pennsylvania.

While the BARNDT surname may have evolved over time and spread across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the German heartland, where it first emerged as a patronymic name reflecting the proud lineage and heritage of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barndt

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

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 Barndt was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only96.21%939
Non-Hispanic Black Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only0.82%8
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races0.61%6
Hispanic Origin1.43%14

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

20102000Change (%)
White96.21%97.76%-1.60%
Black(S)%0.56%(S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander0.82%(S)%(S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%(S)%(S)%
Two or More Races0.61%(S)%(S)%
Hispanic1.43%0.67%72.38%

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

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