Explore the Family Name Bidgood
The meaning of Bidgood
English (Devon and Somerset): nickname from Middle English bidden, bid(en) + God meaning ‘pray God’. Compare Bedgood.
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How common is the last name Bidgood in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bidgood has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. During this period, the rank of the surname rose by 0.43%, moving from 56,687th place in 2000 to 56,444th place in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by about 7.42%, increasing from 337 people in 2000 to 362 people in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #56,444 | 0.43% |
| Count | 337 | 362 | 7.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bidgood
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bidgood, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a very minor increase of 0.03% over the decade. In contrast, those identifying as Black saw a small decline of 4.37%, reducing from 10.98% in 2000 to 10.50% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.54% | 87.57% | 0.03% |
| Black | 10.98% | 10.5% | -4.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |