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

Berdiel, 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 Berdiel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berdiel in America

Berdiel is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berdiel surname appeared 106 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 Berdiel.

The history of the last name Berdiel

The surname BERDIEL originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, with the earliest known records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "berdi," meaning "green," possibly referring to a person who lived near a lush, verdant area.

In the town of Bera, located in the Navarre region of northern Spain, there are records of the BERDIEL family from as early as the 1400s. The name appears in various local documents and parish registers, with spellings such as "Berdiel," "Verdiel," and "Verdell."

One of the earliest known references to the BERDIEL name can be found in a legal document from 1492, which mentions a certain "Juan de Berdiel" as a witness in a land dispute. This suggests that the family had already established itself in the region by the late 15th century.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, the BERDIEL name continued to be present in the Basque region, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. In 1587, a María BERDIEL was recorded as the wife of a prominent merchant in the town of Elizondo.

In the 18th century, a Pedro BERDIEL (1712-1789) was a renowned sculptor and woodcarver, known for his intricate works adorning churches and monasteries throughout the Basque country.

Another notable figure was Martín BERDIEL (1824-1901), a Basque writer and poet who wrote extensively about the culture and traditions of his homeland. His collected works, published in 1892, provide valuable insights into the lives of the Basque people during the 19th century.

As the centuries passed, members of the BERDIEL family spread throughout Spain and beyond, with some branches eventually settling in other parts of Europe and the Americas. However, the name's roots can be traced back to its Basque origins in the lush, green valleys of northern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berdiel

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

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 Berdiel 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.

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

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