Explore the Family Name Brin
The meaning of Brin
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from Brin, the Yiddish name for Brno, a city in Moravia. 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. 3. French: nickname for a loud or quarrelsome man, from Old French brin ‘noise, tumult’. 4. Altered form of Breton Brien. 5. Welsh and English: variant of Bryn, from any of the many places called from Welsh bryn ‘hill’. Some characteristic forenames: French Donat, Aime, Alain, Amie, Henri, Marcel. Jewish Yakov, Yisroel.
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How common is the last name Brin in the United States?
The surname Brin, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight increase in its prevalence from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,784th most common last name in the United States with around 745 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had risen slightly in rank to 29,279 with an estimated count of 808 people sharing this surname, indicating a growth of 8.46%. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 residents, the presence of the surname decreased by 3.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,784 | #29,279 | 1.7% |
| Count | 745 | 808 | 8.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brin
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brin, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with the surname identify as White, comprising 87.92% in 2000 which slightly decreased to 85.52% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going from 3.76% to 6.19%, marking a 64.63% change. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, with a minor decrease from 5.64% to 5.57%. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero, while those reporting two or more races rose to 1.36%. No individual identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native during both periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.92% | 85.52% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 3.76% | 6.19% | 64.63% |
| Black | 5.64% | 5.57% | -1.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |