Bryniarski
A Polish surname potentially derived from the word "bryn" meaning slope or hillside.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 308 Americans carry the last name Bryniarski. That puts it at #76,275 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,112,839 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bryniarski surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
308
1 in 1,112,839
Census rank
#76,275
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
252
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 252 bearers of the surname Bryniarski in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 76275th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bryniarski, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.8%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bryniarski
The surname BRYNIARSKI is of Polish origin, derived from the Polish word "bryn" meaning "brink" or "edge", likely referring to someone who lived on the edge of a town or village. The name can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Silesia and Greater Poland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BRYNIARSKI appears in a 1431 document from the town of Poznan, where a certain Jan Bryniarski was mentioned as a landowner. The name is also found in various 16th and 17th century records from the region around Krakow, suggesting it was fairly widespread across southern Poland during that time.
In the 15th century, a variant spelling "Bryniarsky" can be seen in records from the village of Brzeźnica near Kraków. This likely reflects the local pronunciation and dialect of the era. Some historians believe the name may have originated as a toponymic surname, referring to someone from the village of Bryniary or a similar placename.
One notable bearer of the BRYNIARSKI name was Jakub Bryniarski, a Polish noble and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars of the mid-17th century. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of battles against the Swedish forces invading Poland.
Another prominent figure was Stanisław Bryniarski, a 19th century Polish painter and artist born in 1828 in the city of Lublin. He is known for his landscapes and portraits depicting scenes of rural life in Poland.
In the 20th century, Zbigniew Bryniarski was a respected Polish linguist and academic, born in 1912 in Kraków. He made significant contributions to the study of the Polish language and its dialects through his research and publications.
The surname BRYNIARSKI can also be found in historical records from other Slavic regions, such as the Czech lands and Slovakia, indicating that the name may have spread beyond Poland over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bryniarski
Among Census respondents with the surname Bryniarski, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.8%.
The bar chart below shows how Bryniarski bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Bryniarski surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.8%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Bryniarski surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,275 | #76,275 | 0.0% |
| Count | 252 | 252 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Bryniarski bearers went from 252 to 252 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #76,275 to #76,275.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Bryniarski
FAQ
Bryniarski surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Bryniarski?
The surname Bryniarski holds position #76,275 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 308 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Bryniarski surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bryniarski, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.8%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.