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

Bernadel, 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 Bernadel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bernadel in America

Bernadel is the 66754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bernadel surname appeared 296 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 Bernadel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bernadel 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 Bernadel

The surname Bernadel has its origins in the Occitan region of southern France, specifically in the areas around the Pyrenees mountains. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Occitan words "berna" meaning "bear" and "del" meaning "of the", suggesting a possible connection to a place named after a bear or a person with a bear-like appearance or characteristics.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Bernadel can be traced back to the 13th century. One notable mention is found in the records of the town of Foix, where a certain Guilhem Bernadel is listed as a landowner in the year 1287.

In the 14th century, the Bernadel family is documented as having ties to the village of Montaillou, which was at the center of the Cathar heresy trials. Jacques Bernadel, born around 1320, was a prominent figure in the village and was eventually interrogated by the Inquisition for his alleged involvement in Cathar practices.

During the 15th century, the Bernadel name spread to other regions of France, including the Languedoc and Provence areas. One notable individual from this period was Pierre Bernadel, a merchant and civic leader in the city of Marseille, who lived from 1435 to 1502.

In the 16th century, the Bernadel family gained prominence in the region of Rouergue, where they were recognized as part of the local nobility. Jean Bernadel (1521-1598) was a respected legal scholar and served as a judge in the city of Rodez.

The 17th century saw the Bernadel name appear in various other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and trade. One notable figure was Etienne Bernadel (1638-1712), a Huguenot refugee who fled religious persecution in France and settled in Amsterdam, where he became a successful merchant and philanthropist.

As the centuries passed, the Bernadel surname continued to be found across France and other parts of Europe, with individuals from various walks of life bearing the name. Some examples include Jeanne Bernadel (1785-1861), a French painter and artist from the Romantic era, and Émile Bernadel (1859-1932), a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the National Assembly.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bernadel

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

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

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