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

Bedilion, 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 Bedilion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bedilion in America

Bedilion is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bedilion surname appeared 157 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 Bedilion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bedilion 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 Bedilion

The surname BEDILION has its origins in the British Isles, specifically in England and Wales. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bede" meaning prayer and "leah" meaning a meadow or clearing, suggesting it may have referred to an area designated for prayer or meditation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bedeliune", referring to a landowner or tenant in the county of Shropshire. This indicates that the name had already been established in the region prior to the Norman Conquest of 1066.

During the Middle Ages, variations of the name such as "Bedilioun" and "Bedilyun" surfaced in various historical records, including parish registers and court rolls. It is possible that these variations were influenced by regional dialects or scribal errors in transcription.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Sir Thomas BEDILION (1520-1587), a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. His wealth and influence allowed him to acquire substantial land holdings in the county of Essex.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth BEDILION (1635-1701), a Quaker preacher and activist from Wiltshire. Despite facing persecution for her religious beliefs, she traveled extensively throughout England and Wales, advocating for religious tolerance and social reform.

Moving into the 18th century, John BEDILION (1710-1783) was a respected scholar and linguist from Oxfordshire. He was known for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts, as well as his proficiency in several modern European languages.

In the 19th century, the name BEDILION was associated with the village of Bedilion in Denbighshire, Wales. This may have been derived from the Old Welsh words "bedd" meaning grave and "llion" meaning a clearing or meadow, suggesting a connection to an ancient burial site.

One of the most renowned figures with this surname was the British explorer and writer, William BEDILION (1845-1912). He gained fame for his expeditions to Africa and Asia, documenting his travels in several bestselling books and contributing to the expansion of geographical knowledge during the Victorian era.

While the surname BEDILION has become relatively uncommon in modern times, its rich history spans centuries and reflects the diverse origins and experiences of those who bore this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bedilion

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

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

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