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

Bedan, 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 Bedan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bedan in America

Bedan is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bedan surname appeared 129 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 Bedan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bedan 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 Bedan

The surname Bedan is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the place name "Beden" or "Bedon," referring to a town or village where the first bearers of the name resided.

The name's roots can be traced back to Old English words such as "bæd" or "bedu," which meant "a valley" or "a hollow." These words were often used as descriptive terms for settlements situated in such geographical features. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, with variations in spelling such as "Beden," "Bedyn," and "Bedoun."

One notable historical reference to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls, a collection of records compiled in England during the reign of King Edward I (1272-1307). These rolls document a certain "William de Beden" who held lands in Oxfordshire.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, where a "John Bedon" is recorded. This record provides evidence of the name's presence in different regions of England during the medieval period.

Among the earliest recorded bearers of the surname Bedan was William Bedan, born around 1390 in Oxfordshire. He served as a member of the local gentry and was known for his involvement in various legal disputes over land ownership.

Another notable individual with the surname Bedan was Thomas Bedan (1540-1612), a clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of Stratford-upon-Avon during the lifetime of William Shakespeare. He was known for his religious writings and sermons.

In the 17th century, John Bedan (1620-1688) was a prominent merchant and landowner in Warwickshire. He played a significant role in the local economy and was respected for his business acumen.

During the 18th century, Elizabeth Bedan (1745-1812) gained recognition as a skilled embroiderer and seamstress. Her intricate needlework pieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy patrons of her time.

In the 19th century, Samuel Bedan (1823-1898) made a name for himself as an educator and scholar. He authored several influential works on English literature and served as the headmaster of a prestigious boys' school in London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bedan

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

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

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