Explore the Family Name Bryars
The meaning of Bryars
English (Yorkshire): variant of Briers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bryars in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Bryars" has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,830th, but by 2010, it had improved to the 32,438th position, marking a 4.11% change in rank. The number of people with this surname also surged from 635 in 2000 to 709 in 2010, seeing a rise of 11.65%. Despite these shifts, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #32,438 | 4.11% |
| Count | 635 | 709 | 11.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bryars
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Bryars" also changed somewhat between 2000 and 2010, as recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 89.13% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and by 2010, this figure increased slightly to 89.84%. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 7.24% in 2000 to 6.77% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a notable rise from 0.79% to 1.41%. While there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, there was a small representation of 1.27% for Hispanics. For individuals identifying as two or more races, the figure dropped from 1.89% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.13% | 89.84% | 0.8% |
| Black | 7.24% | 6.77% | -6.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 1.41% | 78.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |