Explore the Family Name Brimer
The meaning of Brimer
English: probably a variant, via Brimner, of the ethnic name Bremner, denoting someone from Brabant in the Low Countries.
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How common is the last name Brimer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brimer has seen slight shifts in recent years. In 2000, Brimer ranked 17,282nd among all surnames and rose slightly in popularity by 2010, ranking 17,662th. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,508 in 2000 to 1,590 in 2010, an increase of 5.44%. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 3.57%, moving from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.54 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,282 | #17,662 | -2.2% |
| Count | 1,508 | 1,590 | 5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.54 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brimer
The Decennial U.S. Census data also helps us understand the changes in ethnic identity associated with the Brimer surname. The majority of individuals with the Brimer surname identify as White, though there was a minor decrease from 95.36% in 2000 to 92.39% in 2010. There were also increases in those identifying as Black (from 2.39% to 3.08%) and Hispanic (from 0.60% to 0.94%). Additionally, the census began to reflect more diversity in 2010, with 1.01% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.57% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. These categories were not represented in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races also increased significantly, from 1.06% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 92.39% | -3.11% |
| Black | 2.39% | 3.08% | 28.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 2.01% | 89.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 0.94% | 56.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |