Explore the Family Name Briano
The meaning of Briano
Italian (Liguria): from the personal name Briano.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Briano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Briano has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Briano was ranked 49,767th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to the 43,369th spot, marking a 12.86% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 396 in 2000 to 498 in 2010, which is an increase of 25.76%. The proportion of individuals named Briano per 100,000 people also saw a rise of 13.33%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #43,369 | 12.86% |
| Count | 396 | 498 | 25.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Briano
The ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Briano surname also evolved over the decade, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories between 2000 and 2010. However, there was a noticeable shift within the White and Hispanic categories. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 30.04%, from 18.94% in 2000 to 13.25% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 8.34%, growing from 78.03% in 2000 to 84.54% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.03% | 84.54% | 8.34% |
| White | 18.94% | 13.25% | -30.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |