Explore the Family Name Brinkworth
The meaning of Brinkworth
English: habitational name from a place in Wiltshire named Brinkworth, from the Old English personal name Brynca + worth ‘enclosed settlement’.
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How common is the last name Brinkworth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brinkworth has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,237th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 54,296th spot. This is a modest increase of 1.7%. Furthermore, the number of people with the Brinkworth surname also grew by 9.2% during this period, from 348 in 2000 to 380 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #54,296 | 1.7% |
| Count | 348 | 380 | 9.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brinkworth
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of people with the Brinkworth surname. In 2000, 95.11% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 92.11% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander increased significantly, from 3.45% in 2000 to 4.74% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as having two or more ethnic identities in 2000, but by 2010, this category accounted for 1.58% of the Brinkworth population. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.11% | 92.11% | -3.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.45% | 4.74% | 37.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |