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

Bendy, 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 Bendy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bendy in America

Bendy is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bendy surname appeared 272 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 Bendy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bendy 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 Bendy

The surname BENDY has its origins in England, emerging during the late Middle Ages around the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "bendan," meaning "to bend" or "to curve," suggesting a possible occupational connection for the name's earliest bearers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BENDY surname appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, dated 1327, where a certain William Bendy is mentioned as a resident of the village of Astley. This document serves as evidence that the name was already established in the region by the early 14th century.

In the 15th century, the BENDY surname can be found in various records, such as the Court Rolls of Stratford-upon-Avon, where a John Bendy is mentioned in 1449. This suggests a potential connection between the name and the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, which was the birthplace of the renowned playwright William Shakespeare.

During the reign of King Henry VIII in the 16th century, the BENDY surname appears in the Muster Rolls of Leicestershire, where a Thomas Bendy is listed as a soldier in the king's army. This provides insight into the possible military ties of some BENDY individuals during that period.

One notable figure bearing the BENDY surname was Sir John Bendy (1615-1688), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He was knighted by King Charles II in recognition of his contributions to the local community and his support for the Crown during the English Civil War.

Another noteworthy individual was Elizabeth Bendy (1767-1845), a pioneering educator from Oxfordshire. She founded one of the earliest schools for girls in England and was instrumental in promoting the education of women during a time when opportunities were limited.

In the 19th century, the BENDY surname was associated with the industrial revolution in England, with several individuals working in the textile and manufacturing industries. One such person was William Bendy (1821-1894), a successful mill owner from Lancashire, who played a significant role in the development of the cotton industry in the region.

Throughout its history, the BENDY surname has also been linked to various place names and locations within England. For instance, the village of Bendy Green in Worcestershire and the hamlet of Bendy End in Buckinghamshire may have derived their names from the presence of BENDY families in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bendy

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

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

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