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

Bindon, 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 Bindon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bindon in America

Bindon is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bindon surname appeared 171 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 Bindon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bindon 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 Bindon

The surname Bindon originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place called Bindon, which was located near Axmouth in Devon, England. The name is thought to come from the Old English words "binn," meaning a bin or basket, and "dun," meaning a hill or down.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Bindon can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bindone." This suggests that the surname was already well-established in the area by the time of the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, records show a Walter de Bindon who held lands in Somerset and Devon. He was likely a member of a prominent family that took their name from the village of Bindon.

During the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as Byndon, Byndone, and Byndoun. This variation in spelling was common during this period, as there were no standardized rules for written English at the time.

One notable individual with the surname Bindon was Sir Henry Bindon (c. 1460-1539), who served as a soldier and diplomat during the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII. He was knighted for his service in the Battle of Stoke in 1487.

Another prominent figure was Richard Bindon (1515-1585), who was a Member of Parliament for Devon during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was also a renowned scholar and translator of classical works.

In the 17th century, the name Bindon appears in parish records in various parts of England, including Devon, Somerset, and Dorset. This suggests that the family had spread to different regions over the centuries.

One notable bearer of the name during this time was William Bindon (1622-1688), a merchant and landowner in Dorset. He was a member of the Society of Merchant Venturers, a prestigious organization in Bristol.

In the 18th century, the surname Bindon continued to be found in various parts of England, particularly in the southwest region. One noteworthy individual was John Bindon (1733-1801), a clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Barnstaple in Devon.

While the surname Bindon is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval England and the village from which it derived its name. The name has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, politicians, scholars, and members of the clergy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bindon

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

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

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