2000
#11,302
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,565
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.95
Rare Last name
Bondurant
A French occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of hats and caps.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,892 Americans carry the last name Bondurant. That puts it at #11,869 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.84 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 118,518 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bondurant 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
2.9K
1 in 118,518
Census rank
#11,869
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,522 bearers of the surname Bondurant in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.84 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11869th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bondurant, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Black (10.0%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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In the 14th century, the Bondurant name appeared in the "Livre des Bourgeois de Reims," a historical document that recorded the names of prominent citizens in the city of Reims.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bondurant
Among Census respondents with the surname Bondurant, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Black (10.0%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Bondurant 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 Bondurant surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.8% · 2,064
- Black or African American10.0% · 253
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 92
- Two or more races3.4% · 85
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 22
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bondurant
Bondurant 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
#12,247
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,540
-25 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.86
Rank movement Down 945 places
2020
#11,869
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,522
-18 bearers (-0.7%)
Per 100,000 0.84
Rank movement Up 378 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,302 | 2,565 | 0.95 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,247 | 2,540 | 0.86 | -25 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 945 places |
| 2020 | #11,869 | 2,522 | 0.84 | -18 bearers (-0.7%) | Up 378 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 Bondurant 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 | #12,247 | #11,869 | 3.1% |
| Count | 2,540 | 2,522 | -0.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.86 | 0.84 | -1.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bondurant bearers went from 2,540 to 2,522 (-0.7% change). The surname moved up 378 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,247 to #11,869.
FAQ
Bondurant surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bondurant?
Name Census estimates that about 2,892 living Americans carry the surname Bondurant. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 118,518 residents.
How common is Bondurant?
Bondurant ranks #11,869 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.84 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,522 people with the surname Bondurant. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,892), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.84 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.84 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Bondurant.
Has Bondurant become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bondurant went from 2,540 recorded bearers to 2,522. That is a decrease of 18 (-0.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #12,247 to #11,869.
What does the Census say about the background of Bondurant?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bondurant, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Black (10.0%) and Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Bondurant in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.8% (2,064 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bondurant appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.8%), Black (10.0%), Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Bondurant (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 Bondurant mean?
A French occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of hats and caps. 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 Bondurant (0.84 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 many people have the last name Bondurant?
If you just want to know how many people are called Bondurant, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.