Explore the Family Name Bryda
The meaning of Bryda
Polish (southeastern Poland): perhaps an unflattering nickname derived from Ukrainian bryd ‘odious man’. Alternatively, from a variant of the female personal name Brygida (Polish form of Latin Brigida, English Bridget).
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How common is the last name Bryda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bryda saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,934th, but it fell to 74,826th by 2010, marking a decrease of 15.23%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also declined during this period from 286 to 258, representing a drop of 9.79%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bryda per 100,000 decreased by 18.18%, from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #74,826 | -15.23% |
| Count | 286 | 258 | -9.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bryda
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bryda also changed between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a noticeable decline in the percentage of individuals self-identifying as white, from 99.65% to 96.90%. Interestingly, the surname began to be associated with Hispanic ethnicity as well, which was not previously recorded in 2000, as 1.94% of individuals identified as such in 2010. No individuals with the Bryda surname identified as being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.65% | 96.9% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |