Explore the Family Name Bedient
The meaning of Bedient
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bedient in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bedient has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was the 42,983rd most common surname in the United States, with approximately 474 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 46,219, with a total count of 461 individuals. This represents a decrease of 7.53% in rank and 2.74% in total count. The proportion of people named Bedient per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, indicating a drop of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #46,219 | -7.53% |
| Count | 474 | 461 | -2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bedient
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bedient, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals are identified as White. In 2000, 95.36% of individuals with this surname were identified as white, increasing slightly to 95.88% in 2010. Those identified as belonging to two or more races accounted for 1.90% in 2000, dropping to 1.30% in 2010. Individuals identified as Hispanic represented 1.08% in 2010, up from 0% in 2000. Data for individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either non-existent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 95.88% | 0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.3% | -31.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |