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

Brigido, 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 Brigido surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brigido in America

Brigido is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brigido surname appeared 203 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 Brigido.

The history of the last name Brigido

The surname Brigido originates from Spain and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin name "Brigidus," meaning "exalted" or "noble." The name was initially associated with the patron saint of Ireland, St. Brigid, whose name is derived from the Celtic word "Brigantia," meaning "the exalted one."

In Spain, the name Brigido was particularly prevalent in the northern regions, such as Galicia and Asturias, where Celtic influences were stronger. It is believed that the name was introduced to these areas during the Roman occupation and subsequently adopted by the local population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Brigido can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that documents the life and miracles of St. James the Great, the patron saint of Spain. The manuscript mentions a nobleman named Rodrigo Brigido, who lived in the city of Santiago de Compostela during the 11th century.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Brigido was Juan Brigido, a 15th-century Spanish explorer and navigator. He accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493 and played a crucial role in establishing the first Spanish settlements in the Caribbean.

In the 16th century, the surname Brigido was associated with the village of Brigido, located in the province of Álava, in the Basque Country. The village's name is believed to be derived from the same Latin root as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the concept of nobility or exaltation.

One of the most prominent individuals with the surname Brigido was Miguel Brigido (1592-1662), a Spanish playwright and poet. He was a member of the Golden Age of Spanish literature and is known for his works, such as "El Príncipe Constante" and "El Laberinto de Creta."

Another notable figure was Mateo Brigido (1673-1744), a Spanish architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings in Madrid, including the Royal Palace and the Buen Retiro Palace.

In the 19th century, José Brigido (1825-1891) was a prominent Spanish politician and lawyer. He served as a deputy in the Spanish Parliament and was instrumental in the drafting of several important legal reforms during his tenure.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brigido

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

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 Brigido 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.

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

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