Bridgham

Bridgham Meaning & Origin

About Bridgham
The surname Bridgham is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "brycg" meaning "bridge" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Bridgham can be interpreted as "dweller by the bridge homestead" or "one who lived near a bridge in a village." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who resided near or worked on a bridge, or it could have been a locational surname for individuals living in a village with a prominent bridge.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bridgham: 388
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

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Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
BAN
🔊 Soundex
B603205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IH1 JH HH AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrɪʤhəm/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bridgham in Braille

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

The name Bridgham in braille

How to sign the name Bridgham using Sign Language

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

The name Bridgham in sign language

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