Explore the Family Name Bedenbaugh
The meaning of Bedenbaugh
Americanized form of German Biedenbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bedenbaugh in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bedenbaugh has seen slight changes over a decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 22,870th most popular surname in the U.S. but slipped slightly to the 23,065th position in 2010, signifying a marginal decline of 0.85%. During the same period, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose by 6.03% from 1,045 to 1,108. However, its proportion per 100k people dipped by 2.56%, from 0.39 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,870 | #23,065 | -0.85% |
| Count | 1,045 | 1,108 | 6.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.38 | -2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bedenbaugh
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Bedenbaugh. Majority of those carrying this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.18% in this category over the decade. The percentage of Black individuals remained consistent at 3.16% for both years. Notably, in 2010, small percentages began identifying as part of two or more races (0.81%) and Hispanic (0.63%). There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 95.13% | -1.18% |
| Black | 3.16% | 3.16% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |