Explore the Family Name Brye
The meaning of Brye
Norwegian: variant of Bry. This surname is very rare in Norway.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brye in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brye has seen a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brye ranked 45,651 in popularity with 441 people carrying the surname, or about 0.16 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had risen to rank 43,651, with an increased count of 494 people, representing a proportion of approximately 0.17 per 100,000 individuals. This change signifies an overall growth of 4.38% in ranking and 12.02% in terms of the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #43,651 | 4.38% |
| Count | 441 | 494 | 12.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brye
With regard to ethnic identity, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no recorded Bryes of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either 2000 or 2010. The number of Bryes identifying as two or more races was also suppressed in 2000 but accounted for 2.23% in 2010. The majority of Bryes identified as either White or Black. In 2000, 46.49% identified as White, a number that slightly decreased to 41.90% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage who identified as Black was fairly stable, going from 51.70% in 2000 to 51.42% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from just 1.13% in 2000 to 3.44% in 2010, marking a significant change of 204.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.7% | 51.42% | -0.54% |
| White | 46.49% | 41.9% | -9.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 3.44% | 204.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |