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

Berdecia, 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 Berdecia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berdecia in America

Berdecia is the 41100th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berdecia surname appeared 530 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 Berdecia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berdecia 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 Berdecia

The surname Berdecia has its origins in the northern region of Spain, specifically in the Basque Country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Basque words "berdetze" and "cia," which together can be translated as "the green place."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Berdecia can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a landowner named Juan de Berdecia in the province of Álava. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Inigo Berdecia is mentioned in local records as a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. His successful business dealings likely contributed to the spread and recognition of the Berdecia name throughout the region.

During the 16th century, a member of the Berdecia family, Pedro de Berdecia, gained notoriety as a skilled navigator and explorer. He is credited with charting several new trade routes in the Caribbean and South America, furthering the economic interests of Spain in the New World.

In the 17th century, a woman named Maria Berdecia was recognized for her philanthropic efforts in establishing schools and orphanages in the Basque Country. Her charitable work helped to solidify the family's reputation as respected members of the community.

Another notable figure in the history of the Berdecia surname was Juan Bautista Berdecia, a military leader who fought in the Napoleonic Wars during the early 19th century. He was celebrated for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield, earning him numerous honors and accolades.

While the Berdecia name has its roots in the Basque region of Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the history and origins of this surname remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural heritage of the Basque people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berdecia

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

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

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