Explore the Family Name Bridgmon
The meaning of Bridgmon
English: variant of Bridgeman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bridgmon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bridgmon has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bridgmon was ranked 79,676th most popular surname which improved to 67,318th by 2010, a significant leap of 15.51%. The count of people bearing this surname also grew from 222 to 293 during this period, representing an increase of nearly 32%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bridgmon per 100,000 population rose by 25% from 0.08 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #67,318 | 15.51% |
| Count | 222 | 293 | 31.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bridgmon
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Bridgmon identify as White, although this group saw a decrease of 8.08% between 2000 and 2010, going from 88.74% to 81.57%. During the same time frame, those who identified as Black or Hispanic showed a marked increase. The percentage of Black individuals with the surname Bridgmon almost doubled, jumping from 6.31% to 12.29%, while Hispanics increased by nearly 41%, rising from 3.15% to 4.44%. However, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and no one reported having two or more races as their ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.74% | 81.57% | -8.08% |
| Black | 6.31% | 12.29% | 94.77% |
| Hispanic | 3.15% | 4.44% | 40.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |