Explore the Family Name Bridenbaugh
The meaning of Bridenbaugh
Americanized form of German Breidenbach.
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How common is the last name Bridenbaugh in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bridenbaugh experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,497 and by 2010, it fell to 46,138; this represented a change of -3.69. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Bridenbaugh surname rose slightly from 455 in 2000 to 462 in 2010, an increase of 1.54. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #46,138 | -3.69% |
| Count | 455 | 462 | 1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bridenbaugh
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Bridenbaugh surname identify as White. This group increased marginally from 97.58% in 2000 to 97.62% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying with two or more races were present in 2000 at 1.76%, but there was no representation in 2010. The category of Hispanic showed up for the first time in 2010, accounting for 1.08% of those with the Bridenbaugh surname. No Black ethnicity was recorded for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 97.62% | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |