Explore the Family Name Brierly
The meaning of Brierly
English: variant of Brierley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brierly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brierly has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. While it was the 31,167th most popular surname in 2000, it fell to the 31,790th position by 2010, marking a 2% decrease in rank. However, the number of individuals carrying the Brierly name increased from 704 to 726 during this period, reflecting a growth rate of 3.13%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of Brierlys per 100,000 people saw a slight decline, falling from 0.26 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,167 | #31,790 | -2% |
| Count | 704 | 726 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brierly
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Brierly surname identify as White. This group experienced a small decrease from 96.16% in 2000 to 93.94% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic showed a modest increase from 2.27% to 2.62%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a significant jump from 0.85% to 2.89%. No change was observed among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentages remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 93.94% | -2.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 2.89% | 240% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 2.62% | 15.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |