Explore the Family Name Briand
The meaning of Briand
Breton (rarely Le Briand): from Old Breton brient ‘privilege, prerogative’ (a derivative of bri ‘dignity, consideration’), used as a medieval personal name and as a nickname (possibly for a pretentious individual). Compare Briant, Brien, Breen, Brillant, and Pontbriand. History: Pierre-François Briand/Brillant from Saint-Malo in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany (France), married Renée Marchand in Port-Toulouse (St. Peters), NS, Canada, c.1730. Thomas Briand/Briant from Pleudihen-sur-Rance in Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany (France), married Marie-Josèphe Lefebvre in Quebec City, QC, in 1754. Some characteristic forenames: French Alain, Jacques, Alban, Alphonse, Andre, Benoit, Florent, Francois, Olivier.
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How common is the last name Briand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Briand saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,784th in popularity and slipped further to 31,906th in 2010, reflecting a change of -7.12 percent. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 745 in 2000 to 723 in 2010, equating to a decrease of nearly 3 percent. Consequently, the proportion of Briands per 100,000 people dipped by over 10 percent during that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,784 | #31,906 | -7.12% |
| Count | 745 | 723 | -2.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Briand
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were minor shifts among those bearing the Briand surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, increasing slightly from 91.01 percent in 2000 to 92.53 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by approximately 14 percent, and the Hispanic percentage dropped by roughly 23 percent. Individuals identifying as two or more races saw a small upward shift of about 2.47 percent. There were no recorded Briands identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.01% | 92.53% | 1.67% |
| Hispanic | 5.37% | 4.15% | -22.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.42% | 2.07% | -14.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.83% | 2.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |