Explore the Family Name Brimfield
The meaning of Brimfield
English: habitational name from Brimfield in Herefordshire. There was confusion from an early date with Broomfield.
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How common is the last name Brimfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brimfield experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Brimfield was ranked 103,193rd most popular name, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 104,602nd place, showing a change of -1.37%. However, while its rank fell, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 161 to 171 during this period, marking an increase of 6.21%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,193 | #104,602 | -1.37% |
| Count | 161 | 171 | 6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brimfield
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed that the majority of individuals with the surname Brimfield identified as Black, with percentages increasing from 62.11% in 2000 to 66.08% in 2010. The proportion of people identifying as White decreased over this time from 35.40% to 29.24%. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.11% | 66.08% | 6.39% |
| White | 35.4% | 29.24% | -17.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |