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

Bedran, 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 Bedran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bedran in America

Bedran is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bedran surname appeared 140 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 Bedran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bedran 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 Bedran

The surname BEDRAN is believed to have originated in the region of Brittany, France, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Breton word "bedran," meaning "birch tree." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived near or was associated with a prominent birch tree or birch grove.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BEDRAN surname can be found in the Cartulaire de Redon, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Redon Abbey in Brittany, dated to the 11th century. The name appears in several entries, often in reference to landowners or tenants in the surrounding areas.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Yvon BEDRAN was mentioned in the records of the Duchy of Brittany as a prominent landowner and local lord. His descendants continued to use the BEDRAN surname for several generations.

During the 16th century, a branch of the BEDRAN family migrated to the neighboring region of Normandy, where they established themselves as respected merchants and landowners. One notable member was Jean BEDRAN (1523-1592), a successful trader and ship owner from the port city of Rouen.

In the 17th century, the BEDRAN surname began to appear in various parts of France, as members of the family dispersed across the country. One prominent figure was Étienne BEDRAN (1640-1718), a renowned architect and engineer who worked on several notable projects, including the reconstruction of the Château de Versailles.

Another notable BEDRAN was Marie-Thérèse BEDRAN (1705-1782), a celebrated French actress and playwright who performed in Paris and other major theaters across Europe. She was renowned for her performances in comedic roles and her contributions to the development of French theater.

As the BEDRAN surname spread throughout France and beyond, it evolved into various spellings, such as Bedran, Bédran, and Bédrand. While the name has maintained a modest presence, it has left a lasting legacy in its association with the rich cultural and historical tapestry of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bedran

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

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

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