Explore the Family Name Briel
The meaning of Briel
1. German and Swiss German: topographic name for someone who lived by a water meadow, a variant of Bruehl. 2. Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived in an area of marshland, from Celtic brogilo, or a habitational name from the Dutch city in Zeeland so named (also Brielle, Brill) or from various minor places in present-day Belgium and the Netherlands named with this word. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Philo.
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How common is the last name Briel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Briel has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,141st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 43,369th. This represents a change of -13.71%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 546 in 2000 to 498 in 2010, marking an 8.79% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 15%, going from 0.2 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,141 | #43,369 | -13.71% |
| Count | 546 | 498 | -8.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Briel
On the ethnicity front, the census data reveals that the majority of Briels identify as White, accounting for 89.01% in 2000 and 85.74% in 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. The number of Briels identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 7.14% in 2000 to 9.44% in 2010. While no Briels identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the ethnicity data for 2010 shows a new presence of Black identity at 1.81%. Furthermore, those identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.56% to 2.21%. This data is also based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.01% | 85.74% | -3.67% |
| Hispanic | 7.14% | 9.44% | 32.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 2.21% | -13.67% |
| Black | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |