Explore the Family Name O’bryant
The meaning of O’bryant
Irish: variant of O’Brien.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name O’bryant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname O’Bryant has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, the name was ranked 8,103rd, and by 2010, it had slipped to 8,283rd—a decline of 2.22%. However, the actual number of people bearing the surname increased from 3,770 to 4,001 between 2000 and 2010, indicating a growth rate of 6.13%. The proportion per 100,000 also slightly dropped from 1.4 to 1.36 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,103 | #8,283 | -2.22% |
| Count | 3,770 | 4,001 | 6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.4 | 1.36 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name O’bryant
The census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the O’Bryant surname. As of 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (62.53%), followed by Black (31.59%). While the percentage of the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with this surname saw increases between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White or as two or more races slightly decreased. Notably, the percentage of O’Bryants identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native almost doubled, albeit from a small base. It's important to note that this data is based on self-reported information in the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.34% | 62.53% | -1.28% |
| Black | 31.43% | 31.59% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 2.97% | 24.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 1.9% | -9.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.62% | 10.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.37% | 94.74% |