Explore the Family Name Bryers
The meaning of Bryers
1. English (Lancashire): variant of Briers. 2. Americanized form of German Breuers, a patronymic from Breuer. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bryers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bryers has seen a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 65,862nd place to 67,318th. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.27% during the same time period, bringing the total number from 281 to 293.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #67,318 | -2.21% |
| Count | 281 | 293 | 4.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bryers
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bryers, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnicity group remains those identified as white, which held steady at about 85.7%. There was a substantial increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, up by 53.37%. Interestingly, there was a significant drop in those identifying as Black, with a decrease of 32.31%. It should be noted that in 2010, for the first time, a small percentage (2.05%) of people with the Bryers surname identified as belonging to two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.77% | 85.67% | -0.12% |
| Black | 12.1% | 8.19% | -32.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.73% | 53.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |