Explore the Family Name Brickhouse
The meaning of Brickhouse
Altered form of English Brighouse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brickhouse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brickhouse has seen a slight shift in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, the name ranked 12,883 and rose slightly to 13,133 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by around 1.94%. The count of people with this surname increased from 2,190 to 2,331 between 2000 and 2010, marking an increase of 6.44%. However, the proportion per 100k decreased by 2.47%, falling from 0.81 to 0.79.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,883 | #13,133 | -1.94% |
| Count | 2,190 | 2,331 | 6.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.79 | -2.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brickhouse
Looking at the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable changes within the Brickhouse surname's ethnic identity. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 0.55% to 0.34%, a decrease of 38.18%. The representation of White individuals also saw a slight decrease from 55.53% to 53.07%. However, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 67.68%, going from 1.64% to 2.75%. The Hispanic population within this surname group grew by 42.71%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a rise of 59.38%. The Black community displayed a modest growth of 2.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.53% | 53.07% | -4.43% |
| Black | 41% | 41.96% | 2.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 2.75% | 67.68% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.37% | 42.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.51% | 59.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.34% | -38.18% |