Explore the Family Name Brys
The meaning of Brys
English (Lancashire): variant of Bryce.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brys in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brys decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,308th in popularity; however, by 2010, it had dropped to 48,160th, reflecting a change of -6.29%. The count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 445 in 2000 to 439 in 2010, a minor reduction of -1.35%. The proportion of the population with this name per 100,000 people also saw a marginal decline of -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #48,160 | -6.29% |
| Count | 445 | 439 | -1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brys
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brys between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, almost all individuals with this surname identified as White (97.3%). By 2010, while a majority still identified as White (95.9%), there was a slight decrease of -1.44%. Interestingly, the 2010 data shows a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (1.59%), American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.37%), and belonging to two or more races (1.14%). No individuals with the Brys surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 95.9% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |