Explore the Family Name Briskin
The meaning of Briskin
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Brisk, formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Galina, Boris, Igor, Leonid, Yury, Zinovy. Jewish Isaak, Isadore.
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How common is the last name Briskin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Briskin has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 51,945th, but by 2010 it had dropped to 54,178th, marking a decrease of 4.3%. However, the number of people bearing the surname increased marginally from 376 in 2000 to 381 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 1.33%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 7.14% from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #54,178 | -4.3% |
| Count | 376 | 381 | 1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Briskin
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, nearly all individuals with the surname Briskin identify as White. In 2000, this percentage stood at 98.40 and saw a small increase to 98.69 by 2010. There were no recorded instances of persons with the Briskin surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 98.69% | 0.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |