Explore the Family Name Briganti
The meaning of Briganti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Brigante. This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Carmelo, Cosimo, Cosmo, Michelangelo, Nicola, Rocco, Sebastiano. French Armand, Camille.
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How common is the last name Briganti in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Briganti has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 26,717th in terms of commonality across the United States. However, by 2010, it had risen to 22,235th, marking an increase of 16.78 percent. Simultaneously, the number of individuals carrying this surname grew by 35.36 percent over that decade, with the count increasing from 857 to 1,160. The proportion of the population with this surname also rose from 0.32 per 100,000 people to 0.39, an increase of 21.87 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,717 | #22,235 | 16.78% |
| Count | 857 | 1,160 | 35.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.39 | 21.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Briganti
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Briganti surname. It appears that the majority of individuals with this surname, approximately 90.78 percent in 2010, identify as White, though there was a slight decrease of 1.27 percent from 2000. Additionally, around 6.72 percent self-identified as Hispanic in 2010, an increase of 6.67 percent from the previous decade. A smaller proportion identified as belonging to two or more races, increasing slightly from 1.05 percent in 2000 to 1.12 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the data indicates that in 2010, for the first time, a small proportion (0.95 percent) of those with the Briganti surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.95% | 90.78% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 6.3% | 6.72% | 6.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.12% | 6.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |