Explore the Family Name Briant
The meaning of Briant
1. English: altered form of Bryant. 2. Breton: variant of Briand. History: The surname Briant (compare 2 above) is listed along with its original or perhaps altered form Brian in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Andre, Laure.
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How common is the last name Briant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Briant has seen some decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Briant was ranked as the 23,721st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 30,799th place, a decrease of nearly 30 percent. The number of people with this surname also fell from 996 in 2000 to 756 in 2010, marking a reduction of approximately 24.1 percent. As a result, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.37 named Briant in 2000, but only 0.26 in 2010, demonstrating a drop of 29.73 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,721 | #30,799 | -29.84% |
| Count | 996 | 756 | -24.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.26 | -29.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Briant
The ethnicity associated with the surname Briant also experienced shifts over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (79.32 percent), followed by Black (14.66 percent), Hispanic (2.61 percent), those of two or more races (1.51 percent), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.90 percent), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1 percent). By 2010, while the percentage of White individuals increased slightly to 80.95 percent, the proportion of Black individuals decreased to 12.17 percent. Notably, the representation of Hispanics grew by 52.11 percent to reach 3.97 percent, and those identifying as two or more races increased to 1.85 percent. Unfortunately, data for Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives in 2010 was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.32% | 80.95% | 2.05% |
| Black | 14.66% | 12.17% | -16.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 3.97% | 52.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.85% | 22.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1% | 0% | 0% |