Explore the Family Name Biden
The meaning of Biden
English (Hampshire and Surrey): habitational name, probably from Baydon (Wiltshire). The placename may have meant ‘hill associated with a woman named Bēage’ (a personal name derived from Old English bēag ‘ring, bracelet, torque’ + Old English dūn). The surname is pronounced /ˈbaidən/. History: The surname Biden has a long history in East Meon (Hampshire), recorded there from 1327 until at least the 1840s. — Joe Biden, the 46th president of the US, is of Irish, English, and French descent. His mother’s Jean (Catherine Eugenia) Finnegan entire family tree traces back to Ireland, with some of the ancestors named Blewitt (see Blewett).
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How common is the last name Biden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Biden' has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank shifted from 114,852 to 110,825, representing a 3.51% change over the decade. The total count of people bearing the 'Biden' surname also rose by 12.77%, from 141 in 2000 to 159 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,852 | #110,825 | 3.51% |
| Count | 141 | 159 | 12.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biden
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Biden surname is predominantly associated with the white ethnic identity, even though the percentage dropped by 5.45% from 96.45% in 2000 to 91.19% in 2010. There was no record of any Biden's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a notable emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, which accounted for 4.40% of the total Biden population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 91.19% | -5.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |