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

Briz, 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 Briz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Briz in America

Briz is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Briz surname appeared 162 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 Briz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Briz 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 Briz

The surname BRIZ is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Catalonia, where it can be traced back to the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to derive from the Catalan word "bris," meaning "breeze" or "gentle wind," suggesting a possible connection to a geographic location or a descriptive nickname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BRIZ surname can be found in the Catalonian town of Briz, located in the province of Tarragona. This town's name may have influenced the surname's spelling and could indicate that some of the earliest bearers of the BRIZ name hailed from this area or had ties to it.

In the 15th century, there are records of a nobleman named Joan BRIZ, who served as a councilor to the Count of Barcelona during the reign of King Alfonso V of Aragon. This historical figure provides evidence of the surname's presence and prominence in the region during that time period.

Another notable individual with the BRIZ surname was Francisco BRIZ, a 16th-century Catalan painter and engraver who was active in the city of Barcelona. His works, which include religious paintings and engravings, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout the region.

In the 17th century, the BRIZ surname made its way to the Americas, as evidenced by the presence of Sebastián BRIZ, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Chile alongside Pedro de Valdivia in the 1540s. Sebastián BRIZ is recorded as having played a significant role in the establishment of the city of Santiago.

Moving into the 18th century, there is a record of a Francisco Xavier BRIZ, a Catalan priest and historian who wrote extensively about the history and culture of his native region. His works, published in the early 1800s, provide valuable insights into the lives and traditions of the people of Catalonia during that time.

Throughout the centuries, the BRIZ surname has maintained a presence in Spain, particularly in the Catalonia region, where it continues to be a recognized and respected name. While it may not be among the most common surnames in the country, the BRIZ name carries a rich history and cultural significance rooted in the vibrant traditions of the Catalan people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Briz

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

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

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