Explore the Family Name Brienza
The meaning of Brienza
Italian (southern): habitational name from Brienza in Potenza province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Vito, Angelo, Carmela, Carmelo, Domenico, Fiorino, Gino, Pasquale, Sal, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Brienza in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brienza has seen a slight decrease in popularity over 10 years, moving from rank 29099 in 2000 to 29604 in 2010, a change of -1.74%. However, the actual count of individuals with this last name increased by 3.78%, from 767 in 2000 to 796 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also dropped marginally by -3.57%, from 0.28 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,099 | #29,604 | -1.74% |
| Count | 767 | 796 | 3.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brienza
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the surname Brienza identify as White, accounting for 94.47% in 2010, which is a slight decrease from 94.92% in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 2.61% in 2000 to 3.89% in 2010. Notably, there was a new presence of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, while the group identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease from 1.69% to 0.63%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 94.47% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 3.89% | 49.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 0.63% | -62.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |