Gender: Male
Joseph Bridger emigrated to the Virginia colony from England where he became wealthy and known for supporting Governor William Berkeley and his successors. As would his namesake grandson and several other descendants, Bridger served in the House of Burgesses representing Isle of Wight County. Bridger also served in the legislature's upper house, the Virginia Governor's Council, and led troops against the rebels during Bacon's Rebellion in 1676 as well as in 1682, when he helped suppress the tobacco cutters.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 28, 2024
On the name Joseph Bridger, Joseph means God will Increase, Jehova Increases, It will Enlarge, God Shall Add (a Another Son). Bridger means Dwells at the Bridge, Bridge Builder, Lives Near a Bridge.
The name Joseph Bridger is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Joseph is commonly found in United States of America, Nigeria, South Africa, and 99 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Joseph is recorded 218,300 times globally, ranking it as the 197th most common name worldwide.
Joseph is most prevalent in United States of America, with 61,293 occurrences, making it the 47th most popular name in the country.
In Malta, the name Joseph is found among 1 in every 14 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Country | Rank | Frequency |
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United States of America | #47 | 1 : 30 |
Nigeria | #18 | 1 : 44 |
South Africa | #46 | 1 : 148 |
France | #303 | 1 : 111 |
United Kingdom | #203 | 1 : 50 |
Cameroon | #3 | 1 : 59 |
Ghana | #8 | 1 : 34 |
Italy | #648 | 1 : 223 |
Saudi Arabia | #662 | 1 : 588 |
Egypt | #950 | 1 : 477 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Joseph from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Joseph Bridger emigrated to the Virginia colony from England where he became wealthy and known for supporting Governor William Berkeley and his successors. As would his namesake grandson and several other descendants, Bridger served in the House of Burgesses representing Isle of Wight County. Bridger also served in the legislature's upper house, the Virginia Governor's Council, and led troops against the rebels during Bacon's Rebellion in 1676 as well as in 1682, when he helped suppress the tobacco cutters.
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