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

Birdinground, 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 Birdinground surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Birdinground in America

Birdinground is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Birdinground surname appeared 149 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 Birdinground.

We can also compare 2010 data for Birdinground 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 Birdinground

The surname "BIRDINGROUND" is believed to have originated in the British Isles, specifically in England, during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. It is thought to be derived from an occupational or descriptive term, referring to someone who either trained or caught birds, or perhaps even lived in close proximity to a place where birds were known to nest on the ground.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1379, where a certain "John Byrdingrownde" is listed as a taxpayer. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 14th century, albeit with a slightly different spelling.

Another early reference to the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1412, which mention a "Thomas Birdyngrownd" as a landowner in the county. This variation in spelling highlights the fluidity of surnames during that era, as they were often spelled phonetically or based on local dialects.

In the 16th century, the surname "BIRDINGROUND" seems to have spread to other parts of England, including the county of Suffolk, where a William Birdinground was born in 1542, according to parish records. He is believed to be one of the earliest known individuals with this exact spelling of the surname.

During the 17th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Sir Robert Birdinground (1604-1683), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Lincolnshire. He served as a Member of Parliament and was knighted by King Charles II in recognition of his loyalty and support during the English Civil War.

Another individual of note was John Birdinground (1678-1756), a renowned clockmaker from London, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy of his time. His work can still be found in museums and private collections today.

In the 18th century, the name "BIRDINGROUND" appeared to have spread to other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland, where a family by that name settled in the Highlands. One of their descendants, Alexander Birdinground (1792-1867), became a respected scholar and author, known for his works on Scottish history and culture.

As the centuries passed, the name "BIRDINGROUND" continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, soldiers, and academics. One notable example is Elizabeth Birdinground (1845-1912), a pioneering English painter who was among the first women to be admitted to the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

While the surname "BIRDINGROUND" may not be as common as some others, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and reflects the diverse experiences of those who have borne it throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Birdinground

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

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

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