Explore the Family Name Bries
The meaning of Bries
Dutch and German: from a vernacular form of the Celtic personal name Brixius (see Brice). History: This surname is recorded in Beverwyck in New Netherland (now Albany, NY) in the mid 17th century. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Waltraud.
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How common is the last name Bries in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Bries" has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 64,750th, while by 2010 it moved up to 64,054th rank, representing an increase of 1.07%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased from 287 in 2000 to 311 in 2010, signifying an 8.36% growth. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.11 for both mentioned years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #64,054 | 1.07% |
| Count | 287 | 311 | 8.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bries
The ethnicity data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Bries surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.86% of the bearers identified as White, and this percentage slightly increased to 97.43% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities during both census years. It should be noted that there was no data available or the data was suppressed (S) regarding individuals who identify with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 97.43% | 0.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |