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

Bondurant, 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 Bondurant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bondurant in America

Bondurant is the 12247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bondurant surname appeared 2,540 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bondurant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bondurant 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 Bondurant

The surname Bondurant has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "bon" meaning "good" and "durand" meaning "enduring" or "lasting." The name likely referred to someone with favorable and enduring qualities, or perhaps a person who was known for their resilience and perseverance.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 12th century in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas of Normandy and Picardy. It is possible that the name was initially associated with a specific location or estate, as was common practice during that time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jean Bondurant, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century. Records indicate that he was a prominent figure in the court of King Louis IX, also known as Saint Louis.

In the 14th century, the Bondurant name appeared in the "Livre des Bourgeois de Reims," a historical document that recorded the names of prominent citizens in the city of Reims. This suggests that the family had established itself as a respected lineage in the region.

Another notable figure with this surname was Pierre Bondurant, a French explorer who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to the New World in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the early exploration and settlement of Canada.

During the 17th century, the Bondurant family spread across Europe, with some members settling in England and Scotland. One such individual was William Bondurant, a Scottish merchant who lived in Edinburgh in the late 1600s and was known for his successful trading ventures.

In the 18th century, the name gained recognition with Jean-Baptiste Bondurant, a French philosopher and writer who was a prominent figure during the Age of Enlightenment. His works explored various philosophical and political themes and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.

As the Bondurant family continued to expand and migrate, they left their mark in various parts of the world. One notable figure was Charles Bondurant, an American soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War and later became a successful farmer and landowner in Virginia.

Throughout history, the Bondurant surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from nobility and scholars to explorers and soldiers. While the specific origins may have evolved over time, the name continues to carry the essence of its French roots, reflecting endurance and resilience.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bondurant

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

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

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