Explore the Family Name Breaker
The meaning of Breaker
1. Americanized form of Swiss German Bräker (see Braker). 2. Americanized form (translation into English) of German Brecher. 3. English (Dorset and London): occupational name, either for one who ‘breaks’ (i.e. combs or cards) wool (a sense of breaker first recorded in 1514 but probably also current in Middle English), or perhaps for one who uses a brake, the Middle English word for a crushing or pounding implement, such as a flax brake (for thrashing flax), a pestle (for pounding meal, etc. in a kitchen), or a mallet for softening materials such as leather.
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How common is the last name Breaker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Breaker" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, "Breaker" ranked 39,560 in popularity and this ranking fell to 43,285 by 2010, indicating a change of -9.42%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a minor reduction over the decade, with the count falling from 523 to 499, marking a -4.59% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people decreased by -10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #43,285 | -9.42% |
| Count | 523 | 499 | -4.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breaker
In regards to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the distribution of the surname "Breaker" across different ethnic identities saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. The White population holding the "Breaker" surname decreased by -7.15%, while the Black population increased by 6.91%. The data also revealed an emergence of Hispanic identity associated with the surname "Breaker", which was not present in 2000. Furthermore, individuals identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 12.85%. It's important to note that there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.64% | 63.73% | -7.15% |
| Black | 28.49% | 30.46% | 6.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 2.81% | 12.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |