Explore the Family Name Brisbane
The meaning of Brisbane
Scottish (of Anglo-Norman origin): nickname from Old French briser ‘to break’ + northern Middle English bane (Old English bān) ‘bone’. It may have been used for someone crippled by a broken bone or for a violent man or a warrior who broke other people’s bones. History: The surname goes back to the 13th century in Scotland. The Brisbane family of Bishopton (Renfrewshire) acquired the lands of Killincraig and Goga in the parish of Largs (Ayrshire) c.1400, and in 1695 this estate was re-named by royal charter as the barony of Brisbane.
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How common is the last name Brisbane in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Brisbane" saw a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 23,104 in popularity, while by 2010 it had risen to rank 22,158 - an improvement of 4.09%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 1,032 in 2000 to 1,166 in 2010, representing a growth of 12.98%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals per 100k bearing the surname Brisbane rose from 0.38 to 0.4, marking a 5.26% upturn.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,104 | #22,158 | 4.09% |
| Count | 1,032 | 1,166 | 12.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.4 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brisbane
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brisbane. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Black and bearing this surname slightly grew from 50.10% to 52.32%, a change of 4.43%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased from 42.73% to 38.77%, a decrease of 9.27%. A substantial increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, with the figure rising from 2.91% to 4.55%, a 56.36% surge. Those identifying as two or more races modestly increased from 3.49% to 3.69%, marking a 5.73% change. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identity bearing the surname Brisbane in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.1% | 52.32% | 4.43% |
| White | 42.73% | 38.77% | -9.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 4.55% | 56.36% |
| Two or More Races | 3.49% | 3.69% | 5.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |