Explore the Family Name Brittle
The meaning of Brittle
1. English (of Breton origin): from the Old Breton male personal name Brithael. It was adopted into English usage before the Norman Conquest, becoming Middle English Bretel, Britel, and Brutel. 2. English: alternatively in some instances from the Middle English personal name Bretel or Bertel, an unrecorded survival of Old English Beorhtel. 3. English: variant of Briddell or Bridwell.
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How common is the last name Brittle in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brittle has seen a noticeable change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 41,448th most popular surname, but by 2010, its ranking had risen to 38,532nd. This represents an increase in popularity of 7.04%. Over the same period, the number of individuals with the Brittle surname increased from 495 to 574, representing a growth rate of 15.96%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also slightly grew from 0.18 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #38,532 | 7.04% |
| Count | 495 | 574 | 15.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brittle
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic makeup of individuals bearing the Brittle surname between 2000 and 2010. The number of Brittle individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races appeared to decrease to zero in 2010, while the White population decreased by 2.42%. Interestingly, those identifying as Black saw an increase of 16.45%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native witnessed the largest percentage increase at 43.80%. However, there was a significant decline of 29.28% in the Hispanic segment of the Brittle surname bearers over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.38% | 76.48% | -2.42% |
| Black | 15.56% | 18.12% | 16.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.21% | 1.74% | 43.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 1.57% | -29.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |