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

Brider, 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 Brider surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brider in America

Brider is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brider surname appeared 110 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 Brider.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brider 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 Brider

The surname BRIDER is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "brid," meaning "young bird" or "nestling." This suggests that the name may have been a nickname given to someone who was small, young, or perhaps even had a bird-like appearance or mannerisms.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where it appears as "Roger Bridere." This historical document, which recorded landowners and their holdings, provides evidence of the name's existence during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Bridder" and "Briddere," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common in those times. The Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1327 list a "Johannes Briddere," indicating the name's presence in the region.

The BRIDER surname can also be traced to certain place names in England. For instance, the village of Bridekirk in Cumbria may have contributed to the name's development, as it was once known as "Briddeskirk" or "Briderkirk" in ancient records.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname BRIDER include:

1. William BRIDER (c. 1540-1618), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Dean of Salisbury Cathedral.
2. John BRIDER (1662-1744), a British merchant and landowner known for his extensive trade with the American colonies.
3. Elizabeth BRIDER (1738-1821), a renowned English painter and portraitist who was commissioned by several noble families.
4. Thomas BRIDER (1789-1862), a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Member of Parliament.
5. Mary BRIDER (1845-1927), an American educator and pioneer in the field of early childhood education, who founded several schools in New England.

While the surname BRIDER is not as common as some other English names, it has a rich history that spans centuries and is deeply rooted in the language and culture of the British Isles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brider

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

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

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