Broadbridge

Broadbridge Meaning & Origin

About Broadbridge
The surname Broadbridge is of English origin and is derived from a topographic name for someone who lived near a wide bridge. The name combines the elements "broad," meaning wide, and "bridge," referring to a structure built to cross a river or other obstacle. It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who resided near or was associated with such a bridge, distinguishing them from others in the community. Over time, the surname Broadbridge has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Broadbridge: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTPRJ
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B603160320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AO1 D B R IH2 JH
🌐 IPA
/broadbridge*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTPRJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B631

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Broadbridge in Braille

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

The name Broadbridge in braille

How to sign the name Broadbridge using Sign Language

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

The name Broadbridge in sign language

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