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

Bedar, 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 Bedar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bedar in America

Bedar is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bedar surname appeared 119 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 Bedar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bedar 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 Bedar

The surname "BEDAR" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the region known as the Levant, which includes modern-day countries like Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. The name can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the Islamic conquests of the region.

One theory suggests that "BEDAR" is derived from the Arabic word "badr," which means "full moon." It's possible that the name was initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was born on a night with a full moon or had a distinctive round facial feature resembling a full moon.

Another possibility is that the name is related to the Arabic word "bader," which means "one who begins" or "initiator." This could indicate that the original bearer of the name was a pioneer or a leader in their community.

Historical records from the medieval period, such as legal documents and tax registers, have revealed instances of the name "BEDAR" being used in various parts of the Levant. One notable example is found in a 12th-century manuscript from Damascus, which mentions a merchant named Ahmed al-Bedar.

The earliest known individual with the surname "BEDAR" is Salim ibn Bedar, a scholar and poet who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century AD. He is known for his contributions to Arabic literature and his works on Islamic jurisprudence.

In the 11th century, a prominent family known as the Bedars rose to power in the city of Aleppo, Syria. They played a significant role in the local politics and governance of the region during the Seljuk and Ayyubid periods.

Another notable figure with the surname "BEDAR" was Fatima Bedar, a renowned female poet and mystic who lived in Damascus during the 13th century. Her poetry and spiritual writings were highly regarded in her time and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.

In the 16th century, a merchant named Yusuf Bedar is mentioned in Ottoman records as having established trade routes between the Levant and the Indian subcontinent, contributing to the flourishing of commerce during the Ottoman Empire.

Over time, the surname "BEDAR" spread to other parts of the Middle East and North Africa, carried by individuals and families who migrated or were displaced due to various historical events and conflicts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bedar

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

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

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