Find out how popular the last name Briddell is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Briddell.

Briddell, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Briddell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Briddell in America

Briddell is the 41959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Briddell surname appeared 518 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Briddell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Briddell to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Briddell

The surname Briddell is believed to have originated in England, with roots tracing back to the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place called Bridel or Birdhill, though the exact location of this place has been lost to history.

The name may have derived from the Old English words "brid" meaning "bird" and "hyll" meaning "hill," suggesting that the original bearers of the name may have resided near a hill or elevated area frequented by birds. Alternatively, it could have been derived from the Old English word "brid-gel," meaning "a bird snare" or "bird trap," indicating a potential occupation or association with bird trapping.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1212, where a Roger de Briddell is mentioned. This document provides evidence of the name's existence in England during the early 13th century.

In the 14th century, a certain John Brydell was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire, dating back to 1327. This record highlights the slight variation in the spelling of the name during that time period.

The Briddell family held a prominent position in the town of Wigan, Lancashire, during the 16th and 17th centuries. Notable members include William Briddell (1550-1621), a successful merchant and mayor of Wigan in 1607, and his son, also named William Briddell (1584-1657), who served as a Member of Parliament for Wigan in 1640.

Another individual of note was Thomas Briddell (1685-1748), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, from 1728 until his death.

In the 18th century, the Briddell family had established roots in the county of Staffordshire. Samuel Briddell (1720-1794) was a prominent landowner and industrialist in the area, known for his involvement in the pottery industry and the establishment of a successful brick and tile works.

As the name Briddell spread across England, various spellings emerged, including Briddle, Briddal, and Brydle, reflecting the phonetic variations common during different historical periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Briddell

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Briddell.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Briddell was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Briddell has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Briddell was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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