Explore the Family Name Briglia
The meaning of Briglia
Italian: possibly a habitational name from a minor place in Tuscany, named with this word. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Assunta, Domenic, Sal.
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How common is the last name Briglia in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Briglia saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 62,046th most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 65,964th position, marking a 6.31% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 302 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, a change of -0.66%. Additionally, the proportion of Briglias per 100k people dipped by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #65,964 | -6.31% |
| Count | 302 | 300 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Briglia
In terms of ethnicity, based on the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been a minor shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Briglia surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.03% of those with the Briglia surname identified as White, increasing to 95.67% in 2010. There was a notable introduction of the Hispanic ethnicity within this surname, from 0% in 2000 to 3% in 2010. The proportions of Briglias identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races were both reported in 2000 but were suppressed for privacy in the 2010 census. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 95.67% | 0.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |