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

Bendeck, 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 Bendeck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bendeck in America

Bendeck is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bendeck surname appeared 222 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 Bendeck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bendeck 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 Bendeck

The surname BENDECK is of German origin, first appearing in historical records during the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "bendih," meaning "bent" or "crooked," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or suggesting someone living near a bend in a river or road.

One of the earliest known references to the name BENDECK can be found in a 1295 manuscript from the town of Regensburg, where a farmer named Heinricus Bendeck is mentioned. This suggests the name was already established in southern Germany by the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, the name appears in church records from the village of Eppingen, with a Johann Bendeck listed as a resident in 1543. Around the same time, a Matthias Bendeck is recorded as a landowner in the nearby town of Heilbronn.

As the surname spread across German-speaking regions, various spellings emerged, including Bendek, Bendic, and Bendig. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and differences in record-keeping practices.

Notable individuals with the surname BENDECK throughout history include:

1. Hans Bendeck (1528-1599), a renowned clockmaker from Nuremberg, renowned for his intricate and innovative timepieces.
2. Maria Bendeck (1678-1742), a German author and poet, known for her works exploring themes of love and nature.
3. Johann Friedrich Bendeck (1743-1818), a military officer who served in the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars.
4. Theodor Bendeck (1811-1876), a German architect credited with designing several iconic buildings in Berlin, including the Bendeck Mansion.
5. Emilie Bendeck (1858-1942), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Munich.

While the name BENDECK is not as widespread as some other German surnames, it has endured for over seven centuries, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse individuals who have borne this moniker.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bendeck

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

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

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