Explore the Family Name Bridgeforth
The meaning of Bridgeforth
Scottish: probably a variant of the habitational name Bridgeford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bridgeforth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bridgeforth has been moderately popular in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 19,515th and by 2010, it had moved up slightly to 19,441st, a positive change of 0.38%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 1,280 in 2000 to 1,390 in 2010, which is an 8.59% increase. However, the proportion per 100k population remained constant at 0.47 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,515 | #19,441 | 0.38% |
| Count | 1,280 | 1,390 | 8.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bridgeforth
The ethnicity distribution of the Bridgeforth surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a predominantly Black identity. In 2000, 80.23% identified as Black, but this dipped slightly to 78.99% by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White accounted for 15.86% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 15.32% in 2010. Hispanic representation saw a positive change from 2.27% to 3.02%. Those identifying with two or more races also grew substantially from 1.25% to 2.30%, marking an 84.00% increase. However, there were no identifiable holders of the Bridgeforth surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.23% | 78.99% | -1.55% |
| White | 15.86% | 15.32% | -3.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 3.02% | 33.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 2.3% | 84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |