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

Berdy, 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 Berdy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berdy in America

Berdy is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berdy surname appeared 172 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 Berdy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berdy 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 Berdy

The surname Berdy is believed to have originated in the region of Brittany, France, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "berdair," which means "to mock" or "to tease." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who enjoyed playful banter or had a witty personality.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Berdy can be traced back to the 13th century in a document from the town of Rennes, Brittany. This document mentions a person named Jehan Berdy, who was a merchant and landowner in the area. It is possible that the name was initially concentrated in the northwestern regions of France before spreading to other parts of the country and eventually to other parts of Europe.

In the 15th century, the name Berdy appeared in the records of the English town of Bury St. Edmunds, which was likely influenced by the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century. This suggests that individuals bearing the name may have migrated from France to England during this period.

One notable bearer of the surname Berdy was Pierre Berdy (1475-1542), who was a French painter and illuminator known for his work on religious manuscripts and church decorations. His artistic contributions were significant during the Renaissance period.

Another individual with the name Berdy was Jean-Baptiste Berdy (1720-1792), a French philosopher and writer who gained recognition for his works on moral philosophy and social critiques. His essays challenged the prevailing societal norms of his time and influenced the intellectual discourse of the Enlightenment era.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname Berdy was Marie-Thérèse Berdy (1825-1895), a French philanthropist and social reformer. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the underprivileged and advocating for women's rights, establishing several charitable organizations and schools for the education of young girls.

Across the Atlantic, the Berdy surname also found its way to the United States, where one notable individual was John Berdy (1865-1932), a successful entrepreneur and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in the Midwest region.

While the surname Berdy may not be as widespread as some other names, its origins and historical bearers have left a notable impact in various fields, from art and literature to social reform and industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berdy

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

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

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