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

Brie, 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 Brie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brie in America

Brie is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brie surname appeared 111 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 Brie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brie 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 Brie

The surname BRIE originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "brie," which referred to a type of soft cheese produced in the region of Brie, located in the northeastern part of the country. The name likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone involved in the production or trade of this cheese.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BRIE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry "Robertus de Brie" is listed among the landholders in the county of Bedfordshire, suggesting that the BRIE surname was already in use by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, the name BRIE appeared in various historical documents from the region of Brie itself. For example, a document from 1260 mentions a "Jehan de Brie" as a resident of the town of Meaux. This suggests that the name was firmly established in its place of origin by this time.

In the 14th century, the BRIE surname began to spread beyond the borders of France. A notable example is the Italian mathematician and astronomer Luca Pacioli, born in 1447 with the surname BRIE (also spelled Burgo or Borgo). He is considered the "Father of Accounting" for his pioneering work on double-entry bookkeeping.

Another individual of note is the French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes, born in 1596 with the surname BRIE (also spelled Descartes or Des Cartes). He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era, known for his philosophical works and contributions to mathematics and science.

In the realm of literature, the French writer and playwright Molière, born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin in 1622, had a maternal grandmother with the surname BRIE. Molière's comedic masterpieces, such as "Tartuffe" and "The Misanthrope," have left a lasting impact on the world of theater.

The BRIE surname also found its way into the annals of military history. Pierre de Brie, a French military engineer born in 1590, was renowned for his expertise in fortifications and siege tactics. He played a significant role in the defense of several cities during the Thirty Years' War.

These examples demonstrate the rich historical legacy of the surname BRIE, which has been carried by individuals from diverse fields, including mathematics, philosophy, literature, and military engineering, over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brie

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

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 Brie 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 Brie 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 Brie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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