Explore the Family Name Brittin
The meaning of Brittin
English (of Norman origin): variant of Brittain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brittin in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Brittin, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, has seemingly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,308 and fell to 55,962 in 2010, signifying an 18.29% decrease. The count also dropped from 422 to 366, a 13.27% decline, during the same period. Consequently, the proportion of the Brittin surname per 100,000 people dropped by 25.0%, from 0.16 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #55,962 | -18.29% |
| Count | 422 | 366 | -13.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brittin
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Brittin surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most identified as white in both 2000 (91.94%) and 2010 (87.43%), though there was a slight decrease. Those identifying as Black remained fairly stable at 4.74% in 2000 and 4.64% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander nearly doubled, increasing from 1.42% in 2000 to 2.73% in 2010. Further, those claiming two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.42% in 2000 to 3.55% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Brittin surname identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.94% | 87.43% | -4.91% |
| Black | 4.74% | 4.64% | -2.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 3.55% | 150% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 2.73% | 92.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |