Explore the Family Name Briden
The meaning of Briden
English: variant of Bryden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Briden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Briden has seen a significant change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,055 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 59,603, representing a decline of 19.08%. The number of individuals bearing the name also decreased from 393 in 2000 to 339 in 2010, marking a decrease of 13.74%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also fell by 26.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #59,603 | -19.08% |
| Count | 393 | 339 | -13.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Briden
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Briden has also shifted over time, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91.09% of those with the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 89.38% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.27% to 2.06%, an increase of 62.20%. Similarly, those identifying as Black increased from 1.78% to 2.65%, a 48.88% rise. However, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decline, dropping from 5.09% to 4.72% over the ten-year span. There were no recorded changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.09% | 89.38% | -1.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.09% | 4.72% | -7.27% |
| Black | 1.78% | 2.65% | 48.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.06% | 62.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |