2000
#98,770
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 170
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Berdejo
A Spanish surname possibly derived from the given name "Berdejo", itself a variant of "Verdugo" meaning executioner.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 244 Americans carry the last name Berdejo. That puts it at #92,574 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,404,731 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Berdejo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
244
1 in 1,404,731
Census rank
#92,574
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
213
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 213 bearers of the surname Berdejo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 92574th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Berdejo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.9%) and White (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Berdejo
The surname Berdejo is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It likely derives from the Spanish word "berdejo," which refers to a greenish-blue color. This could indicate that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to someone with greenish-blue eyes or clothing of that color.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Berdejo surname can be found in the Cartulario de Cardeña, a historical document from the 11th century. This cartulary, or collection of charters, refers to a certain "Fernán Berdejo" who lived in the region of Castile during that time.
In the 13th century, the Berdejo name appears in the Libro Becerro, a census-like document that recorded landowners and their properties in the Kingdom of León. This suggests that by this period, the Berdejo family had established itself as landowners and potentially members of the lesser nobility.
During the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan Berdejo served as a royal scribe in the court of King Juan II of Castile. His duties involved transcribing important documents and correspondence, highlighting the family's involvement in administrative and bureaucratic roles.
Another prominent individual with the Berdejo surname was Pedro Berdejo (1489-1557), a Spanish clergyman who served as the Bishop of Cartagena and later the Bishop of Cuenca. He was known for his participation in the Council of Trent, an important ecumenical council of the Catholic Church held in the 16th century.
In the 17th century, a certain Catalina Berdejo (1612-1683) gained recognition as a noted writer and poet in Seville. Her works, while not widely published, were celebrated within literary circles of the time.
As the Berdejo surname spread throughout Spain and its territories, variations in spelling emerged, such as Verdejo, Verdexo, and Berdexo. These variations likely reflected regional linguistic differences and the evolution of the name over time.
It is worth noting that the Berdejo surname is relatively uncommon, even within Spain, and its highest concentration can still be found in regions like Castile and León, where it is believed to have originated centuries ago.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Berdejo
Among Census respondents with the surname Berdejo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.9%) and White (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Berdejo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Berdejo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.7% · 208
- Two or more races0.9% · 2
- White0.5% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Berdejo
Berdejo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#88,336
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 210
+40 bearers (+23.5%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 10,434 places
2020
#92,574
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 213
+3 bearers (+1.4%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 4,238 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #98,770 | 170 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #88,336 | 210 | 0.07 | +40 bearers (+23.5%) | Up 10,434 places |
| 2020 | #92,574 | 213 | 0.07 | +3 bearers (+1.4%) | Down 4,238 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Berdejo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,336 | #92,574 | -4.8% |
| Count | 210 | 213 | 1.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 1.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Berdejo bearers went from 210 to 213 (+1.4% change). The surname moved down 4,238 positions in the national ranking, going from #88,336 to #92,574.
FAQ
Berdejo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Berdejo?
Name Census estimates that about 244 living Americans carry the surname Berdejo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,404,731 residents.
How common is Berdejo?
Berdejo ranks #92,574 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 213 people with the surname Berdejo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (244), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Berdejo.
Has Berdejo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Berdejo went from 210 recorded bearers to 213. That is an increase of 3 (+1.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #88,336 to #92,574.
What does the Census say about the background of Berdejo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Berdejo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.9%) and White (0.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Berdejo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.7% (208 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Berdejo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.7%), Two or More Races (0.9%), White (0.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Berdejo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Berdejo mean?
A Spanish surname possibly derived from the given name "Berdejo", itself a variant of "Verdugo" meaning executioner. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Berdejo (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Berdejo?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Berdejo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.