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

Bodon, 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 Bodon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bodon in America

Bodon is the 64721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bodon surname appeared 307 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 Bodon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bodon 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 Bodon

The surname Bodon has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon and Norman cultures of medieval England. It is thought to have originated from the Old English word "bod," meaning a messenger or harbinger. This could suggest that early bearers of the name were employed as messengers or heralds.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bodenus" in Norfolk. This entry likely refers to a landholder or tenant of that time. Over the centuries, various spellings emerged, such as Bodden, Boddin, and Boddyn.

In the 13th century, records show a John Bodon holding lands in Lincolnshire. Meanwhile, a Robert Bodon was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273. These documents provide evidence of the name's presence in different parts of England during the Middle Ages.

One notable figure with this surname was Sir Walter Bodon, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived in the 14th century. He fought in the Hundred Years' War and was granted estates in Hertfordshire for his service to the crown.

Another individual of note was John Bodon, a 15th-century scholar and theologian from Cambridge. He authored several works on religious philosophy and served as a fellow at Peterhouse College.

In the 16th century, the name appears in connection with the village of Bodon in Oxfordshire, suggesting a possible link between the surname and this place name. Thomas Bodon, born around 1530, was a landowner in this area and is recorded in parish records.

Moving into the 17th century, we find Edward Bodon, a merchant and ship owner from Bristol, who was involved in the lucrative trade with the West Indies. His descendants continued to play a role in maritime commerce throughout the 1600s.

The 18th century saw the birth of William Bodon, a celebrated architect and surveyor from Yorkshire. He designed several notable buildings in the region, including the Bodon Manor House, which still stands today as a testament to his skill.

While these historical figures provide glimpses into the surname's past, the Bodon name has likely evolved and spread across various regions, carrying with it the stories and legacies of countless individuals who have borne it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bodon

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

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

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