Explore the Family Name Brinks
The meaning of Brinks
Dutch and German border region: variant of Brink, with the genitive ending -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brinks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Brinks" has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 21,565 and by 2010, it had fallen to 21,750, showing a slight decrease in popularity by 0.86%. However, the count of individuals with the "Brinks" surname increased from 1,128 in 2000 to 1,196 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 6.03%. Despite this rise in numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people declined marginally by 2.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,565 | #21,750 | -0.86% |
| Count | 1,128 | 1,196 | 6.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.41 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brinks
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Brinks", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest segment remains those identifying as White, though their percentage dropped from 96.45% to 95.15%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a nominal increase from 0.71% to 0.75%. A significant increase was observed among those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.44% to 1.25%. The Hispanic representation also rose from 0.80% to 1.76%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black dropped from 1.60% to 1.09%. The percentage of American Indians and Alaskan Natives remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 95.15% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.76% | 120% |
| Two or More Races | 0.44% | 1.25% | 184.09% |
| Black | 1.6% | 1.09% | -31.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.75% | 5.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |