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

Bement, 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 Bement surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bement in America

Bement is the 20553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bement surname appeared 1,290 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 Bement.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bement 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 Bement

The surname BEMENT has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "beau" meaning "beautiful" and "mont" meaning "hill" or "mountain," suggesting a connection to a picturesque or scenic location.

The name was initially found in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany. Early records show variations in spelling, such as Beaumont, Beumont, and Beaumonte, reflecting the fluid nature of surname usage at the time.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is recorded as "Beumont," referring to individuals residing in various parts of England.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert de Bement was mentioned in the Chronicles of Meaux Abbey in Yorkshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and benefactor of the abbey during that period.

During the 16th century, the name BEMENT gained recognition with the emergence of John Bement, a renowned English clergyman and scholar. Born in 1534, he served as the rector of Torporley in Cheshire and was known for his contributions to theological literature.

In the 17th century, the name crossed the Atlantic with the migration of settlers to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of Clement Bement, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1635 and later became a prominent citizen of Roxbury.

Another notable figure was Nathaniel Bement, born in 1675 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was a respected military leader and participated in the French and Indian Wars, serving as a captain in the colonial militia.

In the 19th century, the BEMENT surname gained prominence with the rise of industrialist George Bement, born in 1816 in New York. He established the Bement & Dougherty Manufacturing Company, which produced innovative machine tools and contributed significantly to the development of the American industrial revolution.

Throughout history, the BEMENT name has been associated with various professions, including clergy, military service, industry, and academia. While the name originated in France, it has since spread across various regions and cultures, carrying with it a rich tapestry of historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bement

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

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

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