Explore the Family Name Brisky
The meaning of Brisky
1. English: variant of Briskey, itself a variant of Briscoe. 2. Americanized form of German Brüske (see Brueske). Compare Briskey 2. 3. Americanized form of Polish Brzeski and possibly also Brzyski, or Slovenian and Croatian Briški (see Briski 1). Compare Briske 2 and 3, Briskey 3, and Briski 3.
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How common is the last name Brisky in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brisky has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Brisky was ranked 43,708th most popular surname in the United States but fell to 47,006th in 2010, indicating a decline of 7.55 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 465 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, which is a decrease of around 2.8 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 11.76 percent, from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #47,006 | -7.55% |
| Count | 465 | 452 | -2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brisky
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Brisky surname identify as White. In 2000, about 95.48 percent identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 95.80 percent in 2010. Interestingly, while no individuals identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010 approximately 2.43 percent of those with the Brisky surname identified as Hispanic. On the other hand, those identifying as Black decreased from 1.72 percent in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no changes noted for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 95.8% | 0.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |