About Bridgen
The surname Bridgen is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "brigge" meaning "bridge" and the suffix "-en" denoting "dweller at" or "son of." Therefore, the surname Bridgen likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a bridge, or as a patronymic name for the son of a bridge worker or dweller.
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The surname Bridgen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bridgen 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 Bridgen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bridgen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bridgen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.