Explore the Family Name Briner
The meaning of Briner
1. Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Brin in the canton of Grisons (Graubünden) or from the Brin valley. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of German Breiner.
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How common is the last name Briner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Briner has seen a slight increase in popularity in the United States. In 2000, Briner was ranked as the 13,407th most popular surname, with 2,083 individuals carrying the name. This number increased to 2,295 by 2010, with the surname's rank also moving up to 13,291st. This represents an overall increase in popularity of approximately 0.87% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,407 | #13,291 | 0.87% |
| Count | 2,083 | 2,295 | 10.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.78 | 1.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Briner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Briner identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.19% in 2000 to 91.81% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw significant increases, rising by 116.67% and 79.14% respectively. The proportion identifying as Black also increased marginally, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant. A small but growing number identified with two or more ethnicities, increasing from 0.72% to 1.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 91.81% | -2.53% |
| Black | 2.74% | 3.01% | 9.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.92% | 79.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.26% | 75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.52% | 116.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.48% | 0% |