Explore the Family Name Briski
The meaning of Briski
1. Slovenian and Croatian (Briški): habitational name for someone from a village named Briga in Lower Carniola, Slovenia. See also 2 below, compare Briske 3. 2. German: adaptation of the Slovenian surname Briški (see 1 above) used by German-speaking Gottscheers, i.e. Gottschee Germans originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola, Slovenia (see Kocevar). 3. Americanized form of Polish Brzeski and possibly also Brzyski. Compare Briske 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloysius, Friedrich, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Briski in the United States?
The surname Briski's popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a downward shift between 2000 and 2010. It fell in rank from 35,487 in 2000 to 38,948 in 2010, which represents a decrease of about 9.75 percent. The total count of individuals with the Briski surname also declined by 5.67 percent during this period, dropping from 600 to 566. This resulted in a proportionate reduction in representation per 100,000 people, from 0.22 to 0.19, marking a 13.64 percent drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,487 | #38,948 | -9.75% |
| Count | 600 | 566 | -5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Briski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with the Briski surname identified as White, albeit with a slight decrease from 94 percent in 2000 to 92.76 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 5.98 percent over the decade, from 1.17 percent to 1.24 percent. Similarly, there was an increase in the Hispanic category, rising from 1 percent in 2000 to 1.24 percent in 2010, representing a 24 percent change. However, the percentage of Briskis identifying as two or more races remained unchanged at 3 percent. The data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94% | 92.76% | -1.32% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 1.24% | 5.98% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.24% | 24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |