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

Beduhn, 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 Beduhn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beduhn in America

Beduhn is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beduhn surname appeared 198 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 Beduhn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beduhn 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 Beduhn

The surname Beduhn is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Bude," which refers to a small, simple dwelling or hut, suggesting that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived in such a modest abode.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Beduhn can be found in the baptismal records of the St. Nikolai Church in the town of Greifswald, located in what was then Pomerania (now part of modern-day Germany). In 1597, a child named Hans Beduhn was christened there, providing evidence of the name's existence in the region during that time period.

While the name Beduhn does not appear to have been mentioned in any major historical manuscripts or records, such as the Domesday Book, it is possible that variations or similar spellings of the name may have existed in other parts of Germany or neighboring regions.

In the 18th century, a notable individual bearing the name Beduhn was Johann Gottlieb Beduhn, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1718 to 1785. He was known for his contributions to the field of moral philosophy and his writings on ethics.

Another prominent figure with the surname Beduhn was Friedrich Wilhelm Beduhn, a German botanist and naturalist who lived from 1830 to 1892. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life and is credited with discovering and describing several new species of plants.

In the 20th century, Hans Beduhn (1903-1988) was a German architect and urban planner who played a role in the reconstruction efforts in Berlin after World War II. His designs and projects helped shape the city's post-war landscape.

Another noteworthy individual was Gerhard Beduhn (1921-2004), a German historian and academic who specialized in the study of medieval German history and literature. He authored numerous scholarly works and served as a professor at various universities throughout his career.

Finally, one of the more recent individuals with the surname Beduhn was Helmut Beduhn (1939-2016), a German artist and painter known for his abstract expressionist works. His paintings and artwork were exhibited in galleries throughout Germany and Europe during his lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beduhn

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

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

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