2000
#47,654
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 418
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Briguglio
A surname of Italian origin meaning "little bridge" or "small bridge".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 475 Americans carry the last name Briguglio. That puts it at #53,865 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 721,588 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Briguglio surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
475
1 in 721,588
Census rank
#53,865
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
414
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 414 bearers of the surname Briguglio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 53865th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Briguglio, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Briguglio
The surname Briguglio is of Italian origin, specifically from the island of Sicily. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "briga," meaning "quarrel" or "dispute," combined with the diminutive suffix "-uglio." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone involved in disputes or quarrels.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Briguglio can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Sciacca, located in the province of Agrigento, Sicily. The document mentions a certain "Guglielmo Briguglio," who was a landowner in the area.
In the 16th century, the name appeared in various records from the city of Palermo, the capital of Sicily. One notable individual was Francesco Briguglio (1525-1593), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Palermo, including the Church of San Domenico and the Palazzo Abatellis.
During the 17th century, the Briguglio family established themselves as prominent landowners and merchants in the town of Castelvetrano, located in the province of Trapani. One of the most prominent members of the family during this period was Vincenzo Briguglio (1638-1712), who served as the mayor of Castelvetrano and was instrumental in the town's economic development.
In the 18th century, the name Briguglio appeared in records from the town of Corleone, also in the province of Palermo. One notable individual was Giuseppe Briguglio (1752-1828), a lawyer and politician who played a key role in the reforms implemented in Sicily during the period of French rule.
Another prominent figure bearing the surname Briguglio was Salvatore Briguglio (1858-1927), a Sicilian painter and sculptor who was known for his works depicting scenes from Sicilian folklore and traditions. His works can be found in various museums and galleries in Sicily and Italy.
While the Briguglio surname originated in Sicily, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and even to other countries due to migration. However, it remains most prevalent in its region of origin.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Briguglio
Among Census respondents with the surname Briguglio, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Briguglio bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Briguglio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.7% · 388
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 4
- Two or more races1.0% · 4
- Black or African American0.5% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Briguglio
Briguglio appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#48,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 437
+19 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 693 places
2020
#53,865
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 414
-23 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 5,518 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #47,654 | 418 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #48,347 | 437 | 0.15 | +19 bearers (+4.5%) | Down 693 places |
| 2020 | #53,865 | 414 | 0.14 | -23 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 5,518 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Briguglio surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,347 | #53,865 | -11.4% |
| Count | 437 | 414 | -5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.14 | -7.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Briguglio bearers went from 437 to 414 (-5.3% change). The surname moved down 5,518 positions in the national ranking, going from #48,347 to #53,865.
FAQ
Briguglio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Briguglio?
Name Census estimates that about 475 living Americans carry the surname Briguglio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 721,588 residents.
How common is Briguglio?
Briguglio ranks #53,865 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 414 people with the surname Briguglio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (475), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Briguglio.
Has Briguglio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Briguglio went from 437 recorded bearers to 414. That is a decrease of 23 (-5.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #48,347 to #53,865.
What does the Census say about the background of Briguglio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Briguglio, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Briguglio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.7% (388 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Briguglio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.7%), Hispanic (3.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Briguglio (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Briguglio mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning "little bridge" or "small bridge". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Briguglio (0.14 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Briguglio?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.