Explore the Family Name Breakfield
The meaning of Breakfield
English: variant of Brakefield.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Breakfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Breakfield saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 28,751 in popularity, while in 2010 it dropped down to 30,442, indicating a 5.88% decrease. Similarly, the count of people with the Breakfield surname went from 779 in 2000 to 767 in 2010, marking a 1.54% decrease. The overall proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10.34% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,751 | #30,442 | -5.88% |
| Count | 779 | 767 | -1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breakfield
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Breakfield, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that predominantly, individuals identified as White, with 80.23% in 2000 and 79.79% in 2010. However, there was a small decrease of 0.55% over the decade. Individuals identifying as Black made up the second largest group, increasing from 15.79% in 2000 to 17.47% in 2010, showing a growth of 10.64%. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, growing from 0.90% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010, which is an increase of 15.56%. The ethnicity of those identifying as Two or more races decreased from 1.67% to 1.04%, marking a 37.72% drop. Meanwhile, no individuals with the Breakfield surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.23% | 79.79% | -0.55% |
| Black | 15.79% | 17.47% | 10.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.04% | -37.72% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.04% | 15.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |