Bridegroom

Bridegroom Meaning & Origin

About Bridegroom
The surname Bridegroom is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "bridgrom," which means "bridegroom" or "groom." It was originally used as a descriptive occupational name for someone who worked with horses or was responsible for the care of horses. Over time, the surname Bridegroom became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, it is a relatively rare surname and is mainly found in English-speaking countries.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bridegroom is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bridegroom: 211
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,020
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bridegroom based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bridegroom is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRTKRM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
B60302605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AY1 D G R UW2 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈbraΙͺdˌgrum/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRTKRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bridegroom in Braille

Here's how to represent Bridegroom in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bridegroom in braille

How to sign the name Bridegroom using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bridegroom using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bridegroom in sign language

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