Explore the Family Name Brzeski
The meaning of Brzeski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called with brzeg ‘riverside, bank’ (e.g. Brzeg, Brzesko) or brzost ‘field elm’ (e.g. Brześć, Brzeście). Compare Briski 3 and Brzyski.
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How common is the last name Brzeski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Brzeski' saw a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brzeski was the 90,252nd most common surname, with around 190 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 94,311, even though the count of people with this last name slightly increased to 194. Despite the change in ranking and count, the proportion of Brzeskis per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #94,311 | -4.5% |
| Count | 190 | 194 | 2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brzeski
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Brzeski' is primarily White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 97.89% of Brzeskis identified as White, and this percentage rose to 98.45% by 2010. The data showed no changes in regards to Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, remaining at 0.00% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 98.45% | 0.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |