Explore the Family Name Brittian
The meaning of Brittian
English (of Norman origin): altered form of Brittain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brittian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brittian saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 23,815 in popularity with 991 individuals bearing it, accounting for about 0.37 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 25,202 with 983 individuals having this surname, which represented approximately 0.33 per 100,000 people. This represented a decrease of 5.82% in rank and a slight dip of 0.81% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,815 | #25,202 | -5.82% |
| Count | 991 | 983 | -0.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.33 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brittian
In terms of ethnic identity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some shifts over the decade. The largest proportion of those with the surname Brittian identified as White, although this decreased from 59.94% in 2000 to 57.78% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up the second largest group with little change, at 36.13% in 2000 and 36.01% in 2010. The smallest groups included those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, both increasing from 0% in 2000 to 0.61% and 2.44% respectively in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.21% to 1.63%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native from 1.41% to 1.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.94% | 57.78% | -3.6% |
| Black | 36.13% | 36.01% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.63% | 34.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.41% | 1.53% | 8.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |