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

Bendtsen, 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 Bendtsen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bendtsen in America

Bendtsen is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bendtsen surname appeared 206 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 Bendtsen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bendtsen 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 Bendtsen

The surname Bendtsen originated in Denmark and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Danish word "bændt," which means "ribbon" or "band." The name likely referred to an occupation or trade involving the production or sale of ribbons or bands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bendtsen surname can be found in the Danish Census of 1660, where it appears as "Bendt" and "Bendtsen." This suggests that the name had already been in use for several generations by that time.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Bendtsen surname was primarily concentrated in the regions of Jutland and Zealand in Denmark. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Bendsen" or "Bendzen," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

A notable early bearer of the Bendtsen name was Hans Bendtsen (1615-1688), a Danish merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the development of the Danish East India Company. He was born in Copenhagen and became one of the wealthiest and most influential businessmen of his time.

Another historical figure with the Bendtsen surname was Peder Bendtsen (1768-1832), a Danish painter and engraver who was known for his landscapes and portraits. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and is considered one of the foremost Danish artists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

In the 19th century, the Bendtsen surname began to spread beyond Denmark as some individuals emigrated to other countries. One such individual was Niels Bendtsen (1825-1901), a Danish-American farmer who settled in Wisconsin, United States, in the 1850s.

Another noteworthy bearer of the Bendtsen name was Jens Bendtsen (1870-1946), a Danish politician and trade unionist who served as the leader of the Social Democratic Party and as the Prime Minister of Denmark from 1919 to 1920.

In more recent history, Arne Bendtsen (1930-2019) was a prominent Danish architect and urban planner who was influential in shaping the modern cityscape of Copenhagen. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and public spaces in the Danish capital.

While the Bendtsen surname remains most prevalent in Denmark, it can also be found among individuals of Danish descent in various parts of the world, particularly in other Nordic countries, North America, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bendtsen

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

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

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