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

Bermudes, 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 Bermudes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bermudes in America

Bermudes is the 24982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bermudes surname appeared 995 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 Bermudes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bermudes 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 Bermudes

The surname "BERMUDES" originates from the Spanish and Portuguese languages and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the name of the Bermuda Islands, which were first discovered and colonized by the Spanish explorer Juan de Bermudez in 1505.

The name "Bermudez" was initially given to the islands, and it is likely that the surname "BERMUDES" evolved as a variant spelling over time. The Bermuda Islands were named after the Spanish explorer Juan de Bermudez, who first sighted them in 1505 while on a voyage from Spain to the West Indies.

One of the earliest known references to the surname "BERMUDES" can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition in the 16th century. During this time, several individuals with the surname were persecuted for their religious beliefs.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname "BERMUDES" was Diego de Bermudes (1560-1625), a Spanish theologian and author who wrote extensively on the subject of moral theology. His most famous work, "Tratado de la Religion," was published in 1618 and became a significant text in the field of Catholic moral theology.

Another prominent individual with the surname was Juan Bermudes (1559-1631), a Spanish painter and architect who worked in Seville during the Golden Age of Spanish art. He is best known for his architectural designs and his contributions to the development of the Baroque style in Spain.

In the 19th century, Juan Manuel Bermudes (1796-1857) was a prominent Venezuelan military leader and politician who played a key role in the country's struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule. He served as the President of Venezuela from 1853 to 1854.

Another notable figure was José Bermudes (1834-1899), a Cuban poet and journalist who was a prominent figure in the literary circles of Havana. His poetry often reflected the struggles and aspirations of the Cuban people during the late 19th century.

During the 20th century, Adolfo Bermudes (1902-1967) was a renowned Mexican artist known for his vibrant and colorful paintings depicting the daily life and traditions of his native country. His works are celebrated for their unique blend of realism and symbolism, capturing the essence of Mexican culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bermudes

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

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

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