Explore the Family Name Briegel
The meaning of Briegel
German: topographic name from Middle High German bruogel ‘wet, fertile meadow’. Compare Bruehl. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hans, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Briegel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Briegel has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 58,849th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had fallen to 64,559th, marking a drop of about 9.7%. The actual count of people bearing the surname also reflected this decline, with numbers falling from 322 to 308, a decrease of 4.35%. Consequently, the proportion of the population carrying the Briegel surname per 100,000 people also declined, moving from 0.12 to 0.1, a fall of approximately 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #64,559 | -9.7% |
| Count | 322 | 308 | -4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Briegel
The ethnic identity associated with the Briegel surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.45% of individuals with this last name identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly to 95.13% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in both years. However, there was a new emergence in 2010 of individuals who identified with two or more races, accounting for 3.25% of the Briegels.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.45% | 95.13% | -3.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |