Explore the Family Name Brigance
The meaning of Brigance
Americanized form of Alsatian Bergantz: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brigance in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brigance saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brigance was ranked 24,701, but by 2010, it had climbed to 24,665, a modest hike of 0.15%. The number of individuals with the surname also increased from 947 in 2000 to 1,012 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 6.86%. However, when taking into account the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small decrease of 2.86%, moving from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,701 | #24,665 | 0.15% |
| Count | 947 | 1,012 | 6.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brigance
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Brigance surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a decline from 86.59% to 81.52% over the decade. There were notable increases among those identifying as Black (from 10.24% to 13.34%) and Hispanic (from 1.06% to 2.67%). The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities also rose slightly from 1.48% to 1.68%. No individuals with the surname Brigance identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.59% | 81.52% | -5.86% |
| Black | 10.24% | 13.34% | 30.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.67% | 151.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.68% | 13.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |