Explore the Family Name Bringas
The meaning of Bringas
Spanish (mainly Biscay and Cantabria): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Fernando, Jesus, Jose, Manuel, Marta, Pablo, Ramon, Raul, Adriana, Ana, Andres, Augusto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bringas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bringas has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bringas was ranked as the 27,235th most popular surname in the United States, with 835 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, its rank had improved to 22,573rd, a change of 17.12 percent. The count of people with this surname also grew by 36.29 percent to reach 1,138. Consequently, the proportion of Bringas per 100,000 people also rose by 25.81 percent to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,235 | #22,573 | 17.12% |
| Count | 835 | 1,138 | 36.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.39 | 25.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bringas
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the surname Bringas is predominantly associated with the Hispanic community. In both 2000 and 2010, over two-thirds of the bearers of the Bringas name identified as Hispanic, at 68.14 percent and 68.89 percent respectively. A slight increase of 1.10 percent was observed during this period. The second largest group was the Asian/Pacific Islander, making up close to 20 percent in both years, with a small growth of 2.84 percent. Other groups include individuals identifying as White, Two or more races, and a minute portion identifying as Black in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname within the American Indian and Alaskan Native community for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.14% | 68.89% | 1.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 19.4% | 19.95% | 2.84% |
| White | 11.14% | 8.26% | -25.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 2.37% | 146.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |