Explore the Family Name Briody

The meaning of Briody

Irish (Cavan): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Bruaideadha ‘descendant of Bruaided’, an old Irish personal name of unexplained etymology.

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How common is the last name Briody in the United States?

The surname Briody held the rank of 33,876 in popularity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000. By 2010, its rank had shifted slightly to 35,812, marking a change of -5.71%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 634 in 2000 to 627 in 2010, representing a -1.1% change. Consequently, the proportion of people named Briody per 100k also experienced a decline by -12.5% over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#33,876#35,812-5.71%
Count634627-1.1%
Proportion per 100k0.240.21-12.5%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Briody

Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Briody, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a significant majority of individuals with this name identify as White, accounting for 97.63% in 2000 and 96.17% in 2010. Over the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 1.10% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010. A notable rise was observed within the Hispanic community, which went up by 82.28%, from 0.79% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. Additionally, the 2010 census showed that some individuals identified as belonging to two or more races, making up 0.96% of the total. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.

20002010Change
White97.63%96.17%-1.5%
Hispanic0.79%1.44%82.28%
Asian/Pacific Islander1.1%1.12%1.82%
Two or More Races0%0.96%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%