Explore the Family Name Briney
The meaning of Briney
English (Worcestershire): perhaps a habitational name, from a lost or unidentified place, possibly in Worcestershire, where the surname is frequent. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Briney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Briney experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Briney was ranked as the 20,111th most popular surname, however, by 2010 it had dropped to the 23,268th spot, representing a 15.7% decrease in rank. The total number of individuals with this last name also decreased from 1,233 people in 2000 to 1,095 in 2010, marking an 11.19% drop. This change is further reflected in the proportion per 100k statistic, which fell from 0.46 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010 – a 19.57% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,111 | #23,268 | -15.7% |
| Count | 1,233 | 1,095 | -11.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.37 | -19.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Briney
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Briney, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly from 93.59% to 92.33%, those identifying as Black increased from 2.68% to 3.20%. The most significant change was observed in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which jumped from 1.05% to 1.83% during this period. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races showed a slight decrease, falling from 1.54% to 1.37%. No change was seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with no individuals identifying as such in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.59% | 92.33% | -1.35% |
| Black | 2.68% | 3.2% | 19.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.83% | 74.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.37% | -11.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |