Explore the Family Name Brizendine
The meaning of Brizendine
English: variant of Brissenden. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brizendine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brizendine experienced a slight dip in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,898th in popularity, but dropped to the 15,464th position by 2010, marking a 3.8% decrease. The actual count of individuals with the surname, however, increased slightly from 1,822 to 1,894 during this period, indicating an approximate growth of 3.95%. This growth was not substantial enough to maintain the surname's rank as the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,898 | #15,464 | -3.8% |
| Count | 1,822 | 1,894 | 3.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.64 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brizendine
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Brizendine also saw various changes during the same time frame according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest percentage increase was noted in the American Indian and Alaskan Native group, which nearly doubled from 0.27% to 0.53%. Significant increases were also evident among those identifying as Hispanic (2.09% to 3.17%) and having two or more races (1.15% to 1.58%). Notably, there was a decline in the percentage of individuals identified as White (94.29% to 92.45%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.77% to 0.63%), while the Black ethnicity saw a slight increase from 1.43% to 1.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.29% | 92.45% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 3.17% | 51.67% |
| Black | 1.43% | 1.64% | 14.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.58% | 37.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.63% | -18.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.53% | 96.3% |