Explore the Family Name Bridgwater
The meaning of Bridgwater
English (West Midlands): variant of Bridgewater.
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How common is the last name Bridgwater in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bridgwater has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bridgwater was ranked 72,466th and increased to 71,478th in 2010, marking a 1.36% rise in rank. The actual count of people with the Bridgwater surname also saw an increase from 250 in 2000 to 273 in 2010, indicating a growth of 9.2%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #71,478 | 1.36% |
| Count | 250 | 273 | 9.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bridgwater
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Bridgwater surname. In 2010, 91.58% of those bearing the surname identified as White, an increase from 89.20% in 2000. There were also small increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.00% to 2.56%) and those reporting two or more races (from 0 to 2.56%). However, the percentage identifying as Black dropped significantly from 7.60% in 2000 to 3.30% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the number of individuals associating with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.2% | 91.58% | 2.67% |
| Black | 7.6% | 3.3% | -56.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.56% | 28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |