Explore the Family Name Brydges
The meaning of Brydges
English: variant of Bridges. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brydges in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brydges slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Brydges was ranked as the 52,289th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 54,055th position, representing a drop of 3.38%. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual number of individuals with the Brydges surname increased from 373 in 2000 to 382 in 2010, a growth of 2.41%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #54,055 | -3.38% |
| Count | 373 | 382 | 2.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brydges
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Brydges surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 98.12% identified as White in 2000 and this percentage rose slightly to 98.95% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Similarly, no individuals reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 98.95% | 0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |