Bridgeman

Bridgeman Meaning & Origin

About Bridgeman
The surname Bridgeman is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a bridge keeper or bridge builder. It is a topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a bridge or a habitational surname for someone who lived in a place named Bridgeman. The name is derived from the Middle English word "brigge" meaning "bridge" and the word "man" indicating a person associated with the bridge. Overall, the surname Bridgeman signifies a connection to bridges or bridge-related activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bridgeman: 4,424
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,520
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.5

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bridgeman 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 Bridgeman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRJMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B60320505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IH1 JH M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrɪʤmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRJMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bridgeman in Braille

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

The name Bridgeman in braille

How to sign the name Bridgeman using Sign Language

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

The name Bridgeman in sign language

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