Explore the Family Name Brightbill
The meaning of Brightbill
Americanized form of Swiss German Brechbühl (see Brechbill).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brightbill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brightbill has experienced a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Brightbill was ranked 25,466 in popularity, but by 2010, it fell slightly to rank 25,954, marking a change of -1.92%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Brightbill surname increased from 912 to 946 over the same period, a rise of 3.73%. However, when considering the proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100,000 people, there was a decline from 0.34 to 0.32, indicating a decrease of -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,466 | #25,954 | -1.92% |
| Count | 912 | 946 | 3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brightbill
The ethnic identity associated with the Brightbill surname has diversified over the decade from 2000 to 2010, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identifying as White constituted 97.15% of Brightbills, which slightly dropped to 96.93% by 2010. The percentage of Brightbills identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races both saw an increase, rising by 44.32% and 28.79% respectively. On the other hand, the proportion of Brightbills identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease, dropping by 38.84%. Importantly, no Brightbills identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 96.93% | -0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 1.27% | 44.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0.85% | 28.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 0.74% | -38.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |