2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Binderup
A surname likely deriving from the Danish place name Binderup.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Binderup. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Binderup surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Binderup in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Binderup, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Binderup
The surname "Binderup" is of Danish origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from a small village or town in Denmark, possibly named "Binderup" or a similar variation. The name itself is likely derived from the Old Norse words "bindari" (binder) and "hrupr" (ridge or hill), suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived on a ridge or hill and worked as a binder or bookbinder.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "Binderup" can be found in the Danish Census Records from the late 15th century, where a family with this surname was listed as residing in the region of Jutland. The name also appears in various parish records and land registries from the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating its presence throughout different parts of Denmark.
Notable individuals with the surname "Binderup" include Hans Binderup (1539-1608), a Danish Protestant reformer and theologian who played a significant role in the Reformation movement in Denmark. Another prominent figure was Jens Binderup (1624-1693), a Danish merchant and ship owner who established a successful trading company in Copenhagen.
In the 18th century, the name "Binderup" can be found in the records of the Danish East India Company, where a captain named Niels Binderup (1712-1784) was employed and made several voyages to India and the East Indies. Additionally, a scholar and linguist named Peder Binderup (1745-1819) gained recognition for his work on translating ancient Greek and Latin texts.
Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure was Carl Binderup (1837-1912), a Danish architect who designed several prominent buildings in Copenhagen, including the Christiansborg Palace and the Copenhagen City Hall. Another individual of note was Sofie Binderup (1865-1941), a Danish women's rights activist and one of the leaders of the suffrage movement in Denmark.
Throughout its history, the surname "Binderup" has maintained a strong presence in Denmark, with various branches of the family tree spanning across different regions and occupations. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and history of Denmark.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Binderup
Among Census respondents with the surname Binderup, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Binderup bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Binderup surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 108
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Binderup
Binderup appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,639 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+6 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,367 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,639 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.5%) | Up 4,367 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Binderup surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #145,028 | 2.9% |
| Count | 110 | 116 | 5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Binderup bearers went from 110 to 116 (+5.5% change). The surname moved up 4,367 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #145,028.
FAQ
Binderup surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Binderup?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Binderup. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Binderup?
Binderup ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Binderup. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Binderup.
Has Binderup become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Binderup went from 110 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 6 (+5.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Binderup?
Among Census respondents with the surname Binderup, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Binderup in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Binderup appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Two or More Races (4.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Binderup (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Binderup mean?
A surname likely deriving from the Danish place name Binderup. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Binderup (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Binderup?
Find out how common the surname Binderup is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.