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

Berduo, 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 Berduo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berduo in America

Berduo is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berduo surname appeared 300 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 Berduo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berduo 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 Berduo

The surname BERDUO is thought to have originated in the region of Friuli in northeastern Italy, near the borders of Slovenia and Austria. The name likely dates back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Friulian word "berduel," which means "wild pear tree."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BERDUO appears in a 1296 document from the town of Udine, which refers to a landowner named Giacomo Berduo. This suggests that the family may have held some prominence or status in the area at that time.

In the 15th century, a branch of the Berduo family is known to have settled in the nearby town of Cividale del Friuli. Records from the local cathedral archive mention a Pietro Berduo, who served as a church warden in 1457.

Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Berduò, Berdua, and Berduà. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the evolving nature of written language.

One notable figure from history bearing the BERDUO name was Giovanni Battista Berduo (1572-1638), a Venetian architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several important buildings in Venice, including the Church of San Moisè and the Palazzo Contarini dal Zaffo.

Another prominent individual was Marco Antonio Berduo (1612-1677), a Friulian scientist and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the field of optics and is credited with developing one of the earliest compound microscopes.

In the 18th century, a woman named Maria Berduo (1724-1805) gained recognition as a skilled lace maker in the city of Gorizia, which was then part of the Venetian Republic. Her intricate lace designs were highly sought after by wealthy patrons across Europe.

The BERDUO name also has connections to the wine industry in the Friuli region. In the late 19th century, a vintner named Giuseppe Berduo (1845-1912) established one of the first wineries in the area dedicated to producing the distinctive Friulian white wines.

Finally, a more recent figure of note was Guido Berduo (1898-1975), an Italian sculptor and artist known for his works in bronze and stone. Several of his public monuments and sculptures can be found in cities across northern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berduo

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

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

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