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

Bedenbaugh, 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 Bedenbaugh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bedenbaugh in America

Bedenbaugh is the 23065th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bedenbaugh surname appeared 1,108 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 Bedenbaugh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bedenbaugh 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 Bedenbaugh

The surname Bedenbaugh has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 17th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "beden," which means "to beg" or "to ask for." The name may have been given to someone who was a beggar or someone who asked for assistance from others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bedenbaugh can be found in the church records of the town of Trier, located in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. In 1692, a man named Johann Bedenbaugh was listed as a resident of the town.

As the Bedenbaugh family spread across Europe, variations in the spelling of the name emerged. Some of these variations include Bedenbagh, Bedenbach, and Bedenbauer. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

During the 18th century, several Bedenbaugh families immigrated to the American colonies, particularly to Pennsylvania and the Carolinas. One notable individual with this surname was Johann Bedenbaugh, who was born in Germany in 1725 and later settled in South Carolina.

Another early record of the Bedenbaugh name in America can be found in the baptismal records of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick County, Maryland. In 1768, a child named Maria Bedenbaugh was baptized in this church.

Over the centuries, several individuals with the Bedenbaugh surname have achieved notable accomplishments. One such individual was Hans Bedenbaugh, a German artist born in 1842 who was known for his landscapes and portraits. Another notable figure was Clara Bedenbaugh, an American educator and women's rights activist who lived from 1856 to 1935.

In the late 19th century, a man named Wilhelm Bedenbaugh became a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the city of Hamburg, Germany. He founded the Bedenbaugh Foundation, which supported various charitable causes and educational initiatives.

While the Bedenbaugh name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has since been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including art, education, and business. The surname serves as a testament to the rich history and diversity of German heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bedenbaugh

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

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

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