Explore the Family Name Brimm
The meaning of Brimm
1. English (Devon and Hampshire): variant of Bream. 2. German: probably a variant of Brimme (see Brimmer).
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How common is the last name Brimm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brimm saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,491st with a count of 957, representing 0.35 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 27,228th with a count of 888, indicating a proportion of 0.3 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -11.18 in ranking and a -7.21 decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,491 | #27,228 | -11.18% |
| Count | 957 | 888 | -7.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brimm
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Brimm surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as Brimm were White, with proportions of 79.10 in 2000 and 78.72 in 2010. Those identified as Black made up 16.72 in 2000 and 15.43 in 2010. Interestingly, the group identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 31.91, representing 1.88 in 2000 and 2.48 in 2010. There was a new appearance of Hispanic identification in 2010, making up 2.14, while Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 78.72% | -0.48% |
| Black | 16.72% | 15.43% | -7.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 2.48% | 31.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |