Explore the Family Name Brilla
The meaning of Brilla
Germanized form of Polish Bryła (see Bryla).
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How common is the last name Brilla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brilla experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,236th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 66,931st position, reflecting a 7.54% decrease. In terms of raw count, the number of people carrying the Brilla surname also decreased marginally from 301 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, representing a 1.99% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents shrunk by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #66,931 | -7.54% |
| Count | 301 | 295 | -1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brilla
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Brilla surname, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were no identified Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers of the name in either 2000 or 2010. However, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, although this group's proportion slightly declined from 97.01% in 2000 to 94.58% in 2010, marking a 2.50% change. The Hispanic representation among those bearing the Brilla surname saw an increase over the decade, rising from 1.99% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010, which equates to a 19.10% increase. No data was available for those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 94.58% | -2.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.37% | 19.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |