Explore the Family Name Brydon
The meaning of Brydon
Scottish: variant of Bryden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brydon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brydon has experienced a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 37,534 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to a ranking of 43,584, marking a decline of approximately 16%. The number of individuals bearing the surname Brydon also decreased during this period from 558 in 2000 to 495 in 2010, representing an 11% drop. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Brydon per 100,000 population also fell by approximately 19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #43,584 | -16.12% |
| Count | 558 | 495 | -11.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brydon
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts as well. In 2000, approximately 96.59% of those with the Brydon surname identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 93.94% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were increases in other ethnic identities. While no individuals with the Brydon surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, these groups accounted for 1.21% and 1.62%, respectively, of those with the Brydon surname in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.43% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.08% in 2000 to 0% in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained static at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 93.94% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.42% | 69.23% |
| Black | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |