Explore the Family Name Briggeman
The meaning of Briggeman
1. Dutch: topographic name for someone living by a bridge. See Bregman. 2. Americanized form of German Brüggemann, see Brueggemann.
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How common is the last name Briggeman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Briggeman has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,659th in terms of popularity but fell to the rank of 106,570 by 2010 which is a decline of approximately 45%. The actual count of people with the Briggeman name also dropped during this period, moving from 245 individuals in 2000 to 167 in 2010, a decrease of around 32%. This change meant that the proportion of people bearing the Briggeman surname per 100,000 decreased by about 33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #106,570 | -44.68% |
| Count | 245 | 167 | -31.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Briggeman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Briggeman, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, remained predominantly White over the course of a decade. In 2000, almost 100% (99.59%) of those bearing the Briggeman surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 98.80% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native were either non-existent or not significantly represented within the Briggeman surname population during these years. In 2010 however, there was a small percentage that identified as Black, though the exact number was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.59% | 98.8% | -0.79% |
| 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% |