Explore the Family Name Bryk
The meaning of Bryk
1. Polish: nickname for a gambler, from brykać ‘to gamble’. 2. Jewish (from Poland): Polish-influenced variant of Brick. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz, Bogdan, Marcin, Miroslaw, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Bryk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of surname Bryk experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,352 in popularity; however, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 32,632, marking a 7.51% change. The count of individuals carrying the surname also dropped from 727 in 2000 to 704 in 2010, a decline of 3.16%. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the Bryk surname decreased by 11.11%, shifting from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,352 | #32,632 | -7.51% |
| Count | 727 | 704 | -3.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bryk
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Bryk surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages at 97.80% in 2000 and slightly rising to 98.01% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase from 1.10% to 1.42%, a growth rate of 29.09%. In 2000, around 0.96% identified as belonging to two or more races, but this category was not represented in the 2010 statistics. No individuals with the Bryk surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 98.01% | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.42% | 29.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |