Explore the Family Name Bragdon
The meaning of Bragdon
English: most probably a variant of Brogden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bragdon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Bragdon" has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 13,957th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 14,827th, marking a 6.23% drop in rank. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 1,984 to 1,999, reflecting a growth of 0.76% over the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 8.11% from 0.74 to 0.68.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,957 | #14,827 | -6.23% |
| Count | 1,984 | 1,999 | 0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.68 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bragdon
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the Bragdon surname. White individuals constituted the majority, though their percentage declined by 1.7% from 94.96% in 2000 to 93.35% in 2010. The number of Hispanic individuals with this surname more than doubled, increasing by 103.49% from 0.86% to 1.75%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also grew by 70%, and those identifying as two or more races saw a 21.32% increase. The percentage of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives witnessed minor changes, decreasing by 3.65% and increasing by 37.5% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 93.35% | -1.7% |
| Black | 1.92% | 1.85% | -3.65% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.75% | 103.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.65% | 21.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.85% | 70% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.55% | 37.5% |