Explore the Family Name Brignoni
The meaning of Brignoni
Italian (Piedmont): nickname from dialect brignùn ‘blackthorn’, the meaning isn’t clear.
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How common is the last name Brignoni in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brignoni has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brignoni ranked 52,174 in terms of U.S. surname popularity, but it climbed to 47,186 by 2010, marking a 9.56% rise. The actual count of people with the surname also rose by 20.32%, from 374 in 2000 to 450 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population increased from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #47,186 | 9.56% |
| Count | 374 | 450 | 20.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brignoni
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brignoni. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, maintaining a consistent proportion above 81%. A small decrease of -0.21% was observed between these years. Those identifying as White made up the second largest group, though their representation slightly decreased from 16.84% in 2000 to 16.00% in 2010. Notably, there was an introduction of Black representation within this surname group in 2010 at 2.22%, which had been absent in the 2000 data. There were no recorded instances of Brignoni associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.28% | 81.11% | -0.21% |
| White | 16.84% | 16% | -4.99% |
| Black | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |