Explore the Family Name Britain
The meaning of Britain
English (of Norman origin): variant of Brittain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Britain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Britain" has seen minor fluctuation between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,885th in popularity, but fell slightly to the 26,025th position in 2010, a decrease of 0.54%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 892 in 2000 to 942 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.61%. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also saw a slight decrease from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010, representing a -3.03% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,885 | #26,025 | -0.54% |
| Count | 892 | 942 | 5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Britain
The ethnicity data for the surname "Britain" presents significant changes over the same time period. This data is gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 94.62% in 2000 to 90.23% in 2010. There were notable increases in the percentages of individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black, rising from 1.35% to 2.97% and 1.91% to 3.18%, respectively. The "Two or more races" category saw a slight increase from 1.46% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010, while the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native made their first appearances in 2010 at 1.17% and 0.96% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 90.23% | -4.64% |
| Black | 1.91% | 3.18% | 66.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.97% | 120% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.49% | 2.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |