Explore the Family Name Brownridge
The meaning of Brownridge
English: variant of Brownrigg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brownridge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Brownridge' has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 50,261st most common surname in the United States with a count of 391. By 2010, the surname had climbed to the 49,636th position with an increased count of 423, showing a change of 1.24 in rank and 8.18 in count. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14 for both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #49,636 | 1.24% |
| Count | 391 | 423 | 8.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brownridge
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Brownridge' has evolved slightly according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 64.19% of those with this surname identified as Black, 30.43% as White, and 2.30% each as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a small decrease in those identifying as Black (62.41%) and White (30.26%), and increases in those identifying as Hispanic (3.31%) and belonging to two or more races (2.84%). The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 64.19% | 62.41% | -2.77% |
| White | 30.43% | 30.26% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 3.31% | 43.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 2.84% | 23.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |