Find out how popular the last name Bria is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bria.

Bria, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bria in America

Bria is the 36337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bria surname appeared 616 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bria to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bria

The surname BRIA originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont, around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "bria," meaning a small piece of land or a plot of land.

The earliest recorded instances of the name BRIA can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as municipal records and notarial acts. One notable example is the mention of a Giovanni de Bria in a Lombard chronicle from the year 1267.

The name BRIA was also associated with several place names in northern Italy, such as Bria, a small village in the province of Pavia, and Briamonte, a hill near the city of Turin. These place names likely influenced the development and spread of the surname.

During the medieval period, the name BRIA appeared in various forms, including Bria, Briata, and Briatti, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname BRIA was Enrico Bria (born around 1220), a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Milan. Another notable figure was Giacomo Bria (1325-1392), a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Piedmont.

In the 15th century, the BRIA family gained prominence in the city of Genoa, where members held influential positions in the local government and mercantile trade. One such individual was Andrea Bria (1450-1517), a wealthy banker and financier who played a crucial role in the city's economic affairs.

During the Renaissance period, the name BRIA was associated with several notable artists and intellectuals, including the painter Bartolomeo Bria (1475-1555), whose works adorned churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

Another prominent figure was Giovanni Battista Bria (1623-1692), a renowned philosopher and theologian from the city of Turin, who authored several influential treatises on metaphysics and theology.

Throughout the centuries, the BRIA surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, politicians, and military leaders, contributing to the rich cultural heritage of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bria

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bria.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bria was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bria has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bria was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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