Explore the Family Name Bridgett
The meaning of Bridgett
English (Midlands): from a local pronunciation of Bridgewood, a habitational name from a lost place in or near Biddulph (Staffordshire) called Bridgewood (Bruggewode in 1327 and Brygewode in 1447). There is no evidence that the rare Middle English female personal name Briget (modern Bridget) gave rise to a surname, but compare Scottish Brydie.
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How common is the last name Bridgett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bridgett has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bridgett ranked 26,642nd most popular with 860 individuals carrying this surname. However, by 2010, it had dropped to rank 27,950 with a count of 858, reflecting a minor decrease of 0.23%. Accordingly, the proportion of people per 100k with the surname Bridgett also decreased by 9.38% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,642 | #27,950 | -4.91% |
| Count | 860 | 858 | -0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bridgett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an array of changes between 2000 and 2010. The number of Bridgetts identifying as two or more races saw the largest growth at 59.09%, while there was also a 63.44% increase among those identifying as Hispanic. Meanwhile, the percentage of Bridgetts identifying as white fell by 7.79%. The black community saw a small increase of 3.79%. It's important to note that there were no Bridgetts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a 100% decrease by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.7% | 57.81% | 3.79% |
| White | 40.7% | 37.53% | -7.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 3.15% | 59.09% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.52% | 63.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0% | -100% |