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

Bordelon, 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 Bordelon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bordelon in America

Bordelon is the 5251st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bordelon surname appeared 6,644 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Bordelon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bordelon 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 Bordelon

The surname Bordelon originated in France, specifically in the southwestern region of Aquitaine. It can be traced back to the 12th century, derived from the Old French word "bordel," which referred to a small house or cottage. This term likely evolved from the Late Latin word "burdelum," meaning a small rural dwelling.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Bordelon appear in medieval documents and records from the Aquitaine region, particularly in areas around the city of Bordeaux. Some variations in spelling, such as Bourdelon and Bourdelot, were also common during this time period.

One notable historical reference to the name Bordelon can be found in the "Livre des Bourgeois de Bordeaux," a registry of citizens from the city of Bordeaux dating back to the 14th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname Bordelon, indicating their presence in the region during that era.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Jean Bordelon (1520-1589) was a renowned scholar and theologian from the Bordeaux area. He authored several works on religious philosophy and was influential in the intellectual circles of his time.

Another individual of note was Pierre Bordelon (1635-1711), a French writer and historian who wrote extensively on the history and culture of his native Aquitaine region. His works provide valuable insights into the customs and traditions of the area during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, François Bordelon (1753-1823) was a French military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of general and played a significant role in several campaigns, earning recognition for his bravery and leadership.

During the 19th century, the name Bordelon was associated with the wine-making industry in the Bordeaux region. One notable figure was Émile Bordelon (1845-1912), a renowned winemaker whose family's vineyards produced some of the finest wines of the era.

In more recent times, the surname Bordelon has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including writers, artists, and academics. One example is the American author and poet John Bordelon (1920-1995), whose works explored themes of Southern culture and identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bordelon

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

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

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