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

Bridenbaker, 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 Bridenbaker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bridenbaker in America

Bridenbaker is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bridenbaker surname appeared 193 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 Bridenbaker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bridenbaker 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 Bridenbaker

The surname Bridenbaker is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely in the late medieval or early modern period. Its etymology suggests a combination of the German words "Brieden" and "Bäcker," which translate to "broad" and "baker," respectively. This indicates that the name may have been initially associated with bakers who specialized in making broad or wide loaves of bread.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bridenbaker can be found in the town records of Heidelberg, Germany, dating back to the 16th century. The name was spelled "Breidenbäcker" at the time, reflecting its German roots. Another variation, "Breidenbecker," appeared in the parish records of the town of Münster in the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name Bridenbaker began to appear in colonial America, likely brought over by German immigrants. One notable individual was Johann Bridenbaker, who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1740s and was among the early German Lutherans in the region.

The Bridenbaker family played a significant role in the early history of the United States. During the American Revolutionary War, Jacob Bridenbaker (1752-1838) served in the Continental Army and fought in several battles, including the Battle of Brandywine in 1777.

In the 19th century, the name Bridenbaker became more widespread across the United States. One prominent figure was William H. Bridenbaker (1819-1895), a Union Army officer during the American Civil War, who later served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Another notable individual was Emma Bridenbaker (1855-1932), a pioneering educator and suffragist from Ohio. She was a strong advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in the establishment of several educational institutions in her home state.

While the Bridenbaker surname may not be as common as some others, it has left its mark on various aspects of American history, reflecting the contributions of individuals who carried this name with pride and determination.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bridenbaker

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

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 Bridenbaker 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 Bridenbaker 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 Bridenbaker was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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