Explore the Family Name Bristor
The meaning of Bristor
English: variant of Bristow.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bristor in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bristor has seen a decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Bristor was ranked 85,996 in terms of popularity but had dropped to 112,568 by 2010, marking a decrease of 30.9%. Similarly, the count for this surname decreased from 202 in 2000 to 156 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 22.77%. The proportion of people with the Bristor surname per 100,000 also saw a reduction, declining by 28.57% from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #112,568 | -30.9% |
| Count | 202 | 156 | -22.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bristor
The ethnic identity associated with the Bristor surname also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as revealed in the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those bearing the Bristor surname identified as White, increasing from 89.60% in 2000 to 91.03% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage identifying as Black remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 6.44% to 6.41%. Individuals identifying with two or more races made up 2.97% of the Bristors in 2000, but this category was not represented in the 2010 data. No individuals with the Bristor surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.6% | 91.03% | 1.6% |
| Black | 6.44% | 6.41% | -0.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |