Explore the Family Name Brassil
The meaning of Brassil
Irish (Munster): variant of Brazil.
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How common is the last name Brassil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brassil in the United States has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Brassil was ranked as the 56,526th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 59,901st. The count of individuals with this name also saw a minor reduction of 0.3%, with 338 people bearing the surname in 2000 and 337 in 2010. Moreover, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people declined by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #59,901 | -5.97% |
| Count | 338 | 337 | -0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brassil
Regarding the ethnicity breakdown, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Brassil surname identify as White, and this group saw a small increase of 1.25% between 2000 and 2010. During this period, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped significantly by 57%. The data does not show any Brassils who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.49% | 94.66% | 1.25% |
| Two or More Races | 4.14% | 1.78% | -57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |