Explore the Family Name Bryla
The meaning of Bryla
Polish (Bryła): nickname from bryła ‘clod, lump’. Compare Brilla.
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How common is the last name Bryla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bryla experienced a subtle rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bryla was ranked as the 76,208th most popular surname, with a count of 235 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the rank slightly improved to 75,799 with an increased count of 254 individuals. Despite these changes, the proportion of people carrying the Bryla surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #75,799 | 0.54% |
| Count | 235 | 254 | 8.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bryla
Looking at the ethnicity breakdown from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals bearing the Bryla surname identified as White in both the years 2000 and 2010, with a small increase from 95.32% to 96.06%. The percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a decrease from 2.55% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 96.06% | 0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 1.97% | -22.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |