Explore the Family Name Britsch
The meaning of Britsch
South German: variant of Brütsch, a nickname for a sullen or moody person, from the dialect word Brütsch ‘pouting mouth’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Heinz, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Britsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Britsch has remained relatively stable in the United States over the past two decades. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 51,458 and it dropped slightly to 52,619 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 2.26%. Nonetheless, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 380 in 2000 to 394 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 3.68%. The proportion of people named Britsch per 100k population also saw a minor decline from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #52,619 | -2.26% |
| Count | 380 | 394 | 3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Britsch
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Britsch, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.37% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 96.19% in 2010. However, the data shows an increase in diversity over the decade with new figures emerging for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.27%) and Hispanic (2.03%) in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year, and those identifying as Two or more races dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 96.19% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |