Bridgman

Bridgman Meaning & Origin

About Bridgman
The surname Bridgman is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a bridge keeper or builder. It is a topographic surname referring to someone who lived near or worked on a bridge. The name is derived from the Middle English word "brigge" meaning "bridge" and the Old English word "mann" meaning "man." Over time, the name Bridgman has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bridgman: 2,498
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,435
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.85

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTKMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B6032505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IH1 JH M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrɪʤmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTKMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bridgman in Braille

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

The name Bridgman in braille

How to sign the name Bridgman using Sign Language

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

The name Bridgman in sign language

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