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

Bendo, 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 Bendo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bendo in America

Bendo is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bendo surname appeared 189 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 Bendo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bendo 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 Bendo

The surname Bendo is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It is derived from the Italian word "bendo," which means "bandage" or "cloth strip," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who worked with bandages or fabric.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bendo can be found in a document from the 13th century, where a merchant named Giacomo Bendo is mentioned as trading in textiles and cloths. This provides evidence that the name was associated with the textile industry at that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pietro Bendo was a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and buildings in Florence, including the famous Basilica di Santa Croce. His works can still be admired today, and his legacy has been preserved in various historical records and manuscripts from that era.

During the Renaissance period, the Bendo family gained prominence in the arts and literature. One of the most celebrated individuals was Lucrezia Bendo, a talented poet who lived from 1480 to 1542. Her collection of sonnets and poems was widely acclaimed and influenced the literary scene of her time.

In the 17th century, the Bendo surname spread to other parts of Italy, and a branch of the family settled in Naples. One of the notable figures from this lineage was Girolamo Bendo, a renowned painter who was born in 1610 and died in 1685. His works, primarily depicting religious and mythological scenes, can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

Another significant figure in the history of the Bendo surname was Vincenzo Bendo, a military leader who lived from 1720 to 1795. He played a crucial role in the Italian campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars and earned recognition for his strategic prowess and bravery on the battlefield.

While the surname Bendo is not as common today as it once was, it has left an indelible mark on Italian history, with its roots deeply intertwined with the textile industry, architecture, arts, literature, and military exploits throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bendo

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

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

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