Explore the Family Name Brim
The meaning of Brim
1. English (Bedfordshire): variant of Bream. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): acronymic surname from the first letters of Hebrew ben rabi ‘son of rabbi’ and of each part of a Yiddish double male personal name; see also Brill.
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How common is the last name Brim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brim has decreased over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 7556 and was borne by approximately 4060 individuals, representing a proportion of 1.51 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 8808 with only 3717 bearers left, corresponding to a reduced proportion of 1.26 per 100,000 individuals. This represents a decrease of 16.57% in rank and 8.45% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,556 | #8,808 | -16.57% |
| Count | 4,060 | 3,717 | -8.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.51 | 1.26 | -16.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brim
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Brim also saw significant changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest demographic bearing this surname in 2000 was White at 65.25%, followed by Black at 30.32%. By 2010, while these two groups still held the majority, their percentages slightly declined to 61.80% and 31.96% respectively. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and having two or more races increased from 2000 to 2010. Additionally, those identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a remarkable increase of 70.18%, albeit starting from a smaller base of 0.57% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.25% | 61.8% | -5.29% |
| Black | 30.32% | 31.96% | 5.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 2.82% | 65.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.94% | 9.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.97% | 70.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.51% | 30.77% |