Explore the Family Name Brigden
The meaning of Brigden
English: habitational name from Brigden Hill in Ashburnham (Sussex). The placename probably derives from an Old English personal name Brica (genitive Brican) + denn ‘swine pasture’.
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How common is the last name Brigden in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brigden has been declining over time. In 2000, the surname was ranked 101,654 in terms of popularity and had a count of 164 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 114,424 with only 153 people bearing the name, representing a change of -12.56% in rank and -6.71% in count. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 population also decreased from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, indicating a drop of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,654 | #114,424 | -12.56% |
| Count | 164 | 153 | -6.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brigden
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Brigden shows a few changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.51% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which marginally decreased to 90.85% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Brigdens identifying as Hispanic slightly increased from 3.05% to 3.27%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as two or more races in 2000, this category represented 3.27% of the Brigdens in 2010. There were no reported Brigdens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 90.85% | -3.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.27% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 3.27% | 7.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |