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

Binde, 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 Binde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Binde in America

Binde is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Binde surname appeared 110 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 Binde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Binde 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 Binde

The surname Binde is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "binden," which means to bind or tie. This could suggest that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked as a binder or book maker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Binde can be found in the German city of Nuremberg in the 14th century. A man named Hans Binde is mentioned in a document from 1362, indicating that the name was already established in this region by that time.

During the 16th century, the Binde name appeared in various records across German-speaking regions, such as the Palatinate and Bavaria. In the town of Worms, a family of tanners and leather workers bearing the Binde surname is documented in historical records from the 1500s.

Notable individuals with the Binde surname include Johann Binde, a German composer and organist who lived from 1587 to 1644. He is best known for his sacred works and contributions to the development of the German Baroque style of music.

Another significant figure was Gottfried Binde, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1668 to 1723. He authored several influential works on religious philosophy and was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time.

In the 19th century, Carl Binde, a German artist and illustrator born in 1825, gained recognition for his intricate etchings and depictions of rural life. His works are housed in various museums and art collections across Europe.

Another noteworthy individual was Johanna Binde, a German writer and activist who lived from 1865 to 1920. She was a prominent figure in the women's rights movement and advocated for gender equality and social reform through her writings and public speeches.

The surname Binde has also been recorded in other European countries, such as Austria and Switzerland, likely due to migration patterns and the movement of people across borders throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Binde

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

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

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