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

Bedi, 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 Bedi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bedi in America

Bedi is the 21048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bedi surname appeared 1,249 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 Bedi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bedi 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 Bedi

The surname Bedi originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the Punjab region. It is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, where 'bed' means 'learned' or 'wise'. The name may have been derived from this word, suggesting a connection to scholarly or intellectual pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bedi can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, where it is mentioned as a gotra (lineage) of Brahmins. This indicates that the name has been associated with the priestly class in Indian society for centuries.

During the Mughal period in India, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the Bedi family played a prominent role in the court of Emperor Akbar. Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, is said to have met with Bedi scholars during his travels, further solidifying the name's association with knowledge and learning.

In the 18th century, Bhai Mani Singh Bedi, a renowned Sikh scholar and warrior, made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Sikh literature and teachings. His unwavering dedication to his faith and the protection of the Sikh community earned him a place in Sikh history.

Another notable figure bearing the Bedi surname was Rajendra Nath Bedi, a celebrated Hindi writer and playwright. Born in 1910, Bedi's works explored themes of social injustice and human emotions, earning him several prestigious literary awards during his lifetime.

In the field of sports, Bishan Singh Bedi, born in 1946, was a legendary Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian national cricket team. Known for his remarkable left-arm spin bowling, Bedi is widely regarded as one of the finest cricketers of his era.

The Bedi name has also been associated with various place names in the Punjab region, such as Bedi Kalan and Bedi Khurd, further reinforcing its deep-rooted connection to the area.

Throughout history, the surname Bedi has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields, reflecting the name's association with intellectual pursuits, scholarship, and leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bedi

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

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

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