Summary

The surname Bridges is of English origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word 'brycg', meaning bridge, and was likely originally given to someone who lived near or worked on a bridge. The name may have also been used to refer to someone who lived near a prominent bridge or bridge-like structure. Bridges is a fairly common surname in the English-speaking world.
There are
53682
Bridgess in the USA
Bridges is the
635th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Bridges

LloydBridges

Lloyd Bridges was an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'High Noon' and 'Airplane!' He is also the father of actors Beau Bridges and Jeff Bridges.

BeauBridges

Beau Bridges is an American actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including 'The Fabulous Baker Boys' and 'The Descendants.' He is the son of Lloyd Bridges.

JeffBridges

Jeff Bridges is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'The Big Lebowski' and 'Crazy Heart,' for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor.

ToniMorrison

Toni Morrison was an American novelist and Nobel laureate, known for her acclaimed novels such as 'Beloved' and 'Song of Solomon.' She was born Chloe Ardelia Wofford and took her husband's surname, Bridges, after marriage.

LeonBridges

Leon Bridges is an American singer-songwriter known for his soulful and retro sound. His debut album, 'Coming Home,' received critical acclaim and commercial success.

Bridgesof

'The Bridges of Madison County' is a novel by Robert James Waller, which was later adapted into a film starring Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood.

TracieThoms

Tracie Thoms is an American actress known for her work in films such as 'Rent' and television shows such as 'Cold Case.'

ChrisBridges

Chris Bridges, known professionally as Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. He has released numerous hit songs and has appeared in films such as 'Crash' and the 'Fast and Furious' franchise.

JohnAugustus

John Augustus Roebling was a German-born American civil engineer known for designing and building the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.

LloydBridges

Lloyd Bridges Jr. was an American football player who played as a cornerback for the Green Bay Packers in the 1960s.

Bridges Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Bridges' is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word 'brycg' meaning 'bridge.' It was likely originally used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a bridge or as an occupational name for someone involved in bridge-building.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Bridges' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the southern states. It is also found in smaller numbers in the United Kingdom and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Bridges' include 'Bridge' and 'Brix.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Bridges' has been carried by immigrants to various countries, particularly to the United States and Australia, during periods of colonization and migration.