Explore the Family Name Bridgers
The meaning of Bridgers
English: variant of Bridger, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bridgers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bridgers slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 12,803 and this fell by 0.3% to 12,842 in 2010. Despite this small decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 8.61%, from 2,207 in 2000 to 2,397 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname also decreased marginally by 1.22% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,803 | #12,842 | -0.3% |
| Count | 2,207 | 2,397 | 8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.81 | -1.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bridgers
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bridgers, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 74.81% in 2000 and 72.22% in 2010, marking a slight decrease over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Black remained fairly steady at around 23%. There was a notable increase in those reporting their ethnicity as Hispanic, rising from 0.5% to 1.67%. Additionally, there were new entries for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, previously having no recorded individuals in these categories in 2000. The proportion of people reporting two or more races also saw an increase from 1.00% to 1.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.81% | 72.22% | -3.46% |
| Black | 23.24% | 23.61% | 1.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% | 1.67% | 234% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.29% | 29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |