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

Bedortha, 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 Bedortha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bedortha in America

Bedortha is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bedortha surname appeared 126 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 Bedortha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bedortha 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 Bedortha

The surname Bedortha has its origins in the small village of Bedorthin, located in the Welsh county of Monmouthshire. This village name is derived from the Old Welsh words "bed" meaning "grave" and "orthin" meaning "little bear", likely referring to a local legend or folklore from the area. The earliest recorded spelling of the name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bedorthyn".

In the 13th century, records show a Rhys ap Bedortha, a minor Welsh landowner from the village of Bedorthin. His descendants began using the surname Bedortha, which gradually spread throughout the region. By the 15th century, the name had variations such as Bedorthy and Bedorthay, reflecting the phonetic changes in the Welsh language over time.

One notable figure was Gwilym Bedortha, born in 1588, a renowned bard and poet who wrote extensively in the traditional Welsh bardic style. His works were widely circulated and helped to preserve the Bedortha name in literary circles. Another prominent individual was Siân Bedortha, born in 1637, a skilled herbalist and healer whose remedies and recipes were passed down through generations in the Monmouthshire area.

In the 18th century, the Bedortha family expanded their influence with the rise of John Bedortha, born in 1712, a successful merchant and landowner in the town of Abergavenny. His son, William Bedortha, born in 1744, was a respected magistrate and played a significant role in local governance during his lifetime.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, many Bedorthas migrated from rural Wales to cities in search of employment. One such individual was David Bedortha, born in 1824, who became a prominent figure in the Welsh coal mining industry and was known for his advocacy of worker's rights and safety.

While the name Bedortha remains relatively uncommon outside of its Welsh origins, it has a rich historical legacy deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of Monmouthshire. The surname's enduring presence over centuries is a testament to its significance in the region's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bedortha

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

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

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