Explore the Family Name Bridgforth
The meaning of Bridgforth
English: variant of Bridgeford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bridgforth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bridgforth saw a slight rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 74,675 and it moved up to ranking 74,608 in 2010, representing a change of 0.09. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 241 to 259 during this period, marking a 7.47 percent increase. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Bridgforth per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #74,608 | 0.09% |
| Count | 241 | 259 | 7.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bridgforth
The Decennial U.S. Census data concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bridgforth revealed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Bridgforths identified as White in both 2000 (85.48%) and 2010 (82.24%), although the percentage dipped by 3.79 points in the latter year. Meanwhile, the percentage of Bridgforths identifying as Black rose slightly from 12.45% in 2000 to 14.29% in 2010, indicating a 14.78 percent change. Interestingly, 1.93% of Bridgforths identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that was not represented at all in 2000. No changes were reported in the categories for Hispanic, Two or More Races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.48% | 82.24% | -3.79% |
| Black | 12.45% | 14.29% | 14.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |