Explore the Family Name Bearden
The meaning of Bearden
English (London): variant of Barden, Bardon 2, or from places in Devon and Cornwall called Beardon, from Old English burh ‘manor’ + dūn ‘hill’. In the British Isles the surname is now rare.
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How common is the last name Bearden in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bearden has seen a slight drop in popularity, moving from rank 2543 in 2000 to 2670 in 2010, a change of -4.99%. However, the total number of people bearing the surname rose slightly from 13,051 in 2000 to 13,499 in 2010, an increase of 3.43%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 5.37% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,543 | #2,670 | -4.99% |
| Count | 13,051 | 13,499 | 3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.84 | 4.58 | -5.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bearden
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting trends. While a large majority of those with the surname Bearden identify as White (88.88% in 2010, down slightly from 90.15% in 2000), there are notable communities within other ethnic groups. The largest change was seen in the Hispanic community, which increased from 1.41% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010, a significant rise of 53.9%. There were also modest increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander community and those identifying as two or more races. The Black community saw a small increase of 4.26%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native community saw a rise of 8.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.15% | 88.88% | -1.41% |
| Black | 6.11% | 6.37% | 4.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.17% | 53.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.53% | 11.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 0.74% | 8.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.3% | 7.14% |
Bearden ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Bearden is British & Irish, which comprises 63.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.2%) and Scandinavian (3.2%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 63.4% |
| French & German | 21.2% |
| Scandinavian | 3.2% |
| Other | 12.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Bearden
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Bearden have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 93.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 93.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 93.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 92.80% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 92.80% |
What Bearden haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Bearden is R-Z51, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z51 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L562 and R-U152, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Applegate, Box, Hampton, Schatz, Burkett, Weston, Shull, Gibbs, Knight, Schneider.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bearden surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Bearden have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Bearden" Surname 32.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Bearden" Surname 30.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bearden" Surname 22.5%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Bearden" Surname 20.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bearden?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Bearden are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition