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

Bridget, 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 Bridget surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bridget in America

Bridget is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bridget surname appeared 314 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 Bridget.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bridget 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 Bridget

The surname Bridget is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is an occupational name derived from the Old English word "brycg," meaning "bridge." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the construction, maintenance, or operation of bridges.

Bridget is considered a variant spelling of the more common surname Bridge, which is also an occupational name related to bridges. The earliest recorded instance of the Bridget surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273, where it is listed as "Brugget."

In the 14th century, records show a Nicholas Bridget residing in Somerset, England, in 1334. This indicates that the surname had already spread across different regions of the country by that time.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Bridget was Robert Bridget, a prominent English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Chester from 1619 to 1636. He played a significant role in the ecclesiastical affairs of the time and was highly regarded for his scholarly work.

Another individual of note was Sir Orlando Bridget, a 17th-century English military officer who served during the English Civil War. He fought for the Parliamentarian forces and was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, John Bridget (1703-1767) was a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Radcliffe Camera in Oxford and the Clarendon Building in London.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Mary Bridget (1824-1892), an English author and philanthropist who dedicated her life to improving the lives of the poor and advocating for social reform.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Alfred Bridget (1885-1962) was a pioneering British aviator and aircraft designer. He played a crucial role in the development of early aviation technology and was among the first to design and build successful aircraft in the United Kingdom.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bridget

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

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

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