Explore the Family Name Brownrigg
The meaning of Brownrigg
English: habitational name from Brownrigg in Cumbria, from Old English brūn ‘brown’ + hrycg ‘ridge’.
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How common is the last name Brownrigg in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brownrigg has increased slightly over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,026th in popularity with 680 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 31,629th, reflecting a count of 731 individuals, marking a 7.5% increase in the number of people with this surname. Despite this growth, the proportion of the population with the name Brownrigg per 100,000 remained stable at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,026 | #31,629 | 1.24% |
| Count | 680 | 731 | 7.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brownrigg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those bearing the surname Brownrigg identified as White, with a slight decline from 87.94% to 87.82%. During this same period, there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying as having two or more races, rising by 66.02%, and a rise in those identifying as Black, up by 33.43%. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native showed a decrease, falling by 33.12%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.94% | 87.82% | -0.14% |
| Black | 3.38% | 4.51% | 33.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 3.42% | 66.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.71% | 3.15% | -33.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |