2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bedrin
A surname derived from a Russian village or place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Bedrin. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bedrin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Bedrin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bedrin, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bedrin
The surname Bedrin has its origins in Russia, dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Russian word "bedrin," which means "someone who is poor or needy." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who lived in poverty or had limited means.
Bedrin was a common surname among the Russian peasantry during the medieval period. It is believed that the name first appeared in the Tver region, located northwest of Moscow. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Tver census records from the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
In the 17th century, the Bedrin surname gained prominence in the Ryazan region, located southeast of Moscow. The name is mentioned in several historical documents from that area, including land ownership records and parish registers. One notable figure was Ivan Bedrin, a merchant from the city of Ryazan who was born in 1612 and became known for his philanthropic contributions to local churches and monasteries.
As the Russian Empire expanded, the Bedrin surname spread to other regions, such as Siberia and the Caucasus. In the 18th century, Grigory Bedrin, born in 1735, was a prominent Cossack leader who played a significant role in the conquest of the North Caucasus region.
During the 19th century, the Bedrin surname was found among the Russian intelligentsia and artistic community. Nikolai Bedrin, born in 1828, was a renowned painter who specialized in portraiture and was commissioned by members of the Russian nobility.
Another notable figure was Yelena Bedrin, born in 1867, who was a pioneering female writer and journalist. She published several novels and short stories that explored social issues and the lives of working-class Russians.
While the surname Bedrin is not as common as some other Russian surnames, it has persisted throughout history, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bore this name. From humble beginnings among the Russian peasantry to notable figures in various fields, the Bedrin surname has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical landscape of Russia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bedrin
Among Census respondents with the surname Bedrin, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Bedrin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bedrin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.2% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino6.9% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.3% · 5
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bedrin
Bedrin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,654 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+6 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,367 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,654 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.5%) | Up 4,367 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bedrin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #145,028 | 2.9% |
| Count | 110 | 116 | 5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bedrin bearers went from 110 to 116 (+5.5% change). The surname moved up 4,367 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #145,028.
FAQ
Bedrin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bedrin?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Bedrin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Bedrin?
Bedrin ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Bedrin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bedrin.
Has Bedrin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bedrin went from 110 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 6 (+5.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Bedrin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bedrin, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bedrin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.2% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bedrin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.2%), Hispanic (6.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bedrin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bedrin mean?
A surname derived from a Russian village or place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bedrin (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Bedrin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.