Explore the Family Name Brean
The meaning of Brean
1. English: habitational name from Brean in Somerset. The etymology of the placename is uncertain. 2. Irish: variant of Breen or Brain. 3. French (Bréan; mainly Eure-et-Loir): variant of Bréand, itself probably from Breton Briand or, alternatively, from Breton Bréhant, a habitational name from Brehant (French: Bréhand), a place in Brittany. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille.
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How common is the last name Brean in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brean decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brean was ranked 57,544th in popularity, with 331 individuals bearing the name in the U.S., roughly a proportion of 0.12 per 100k citizens. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 70,833rd and the count had dropped to 276, lowering the proportion to just 0.09 per 100k people. This represents a drop of 23.09% in rank and a 16.62% decrease in overall count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #70,833 | -23.09% |
| Count | 331 | 276 | -16.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brean
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Brean also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 91.54% of those with the surname identified as White, 2.72% as Black, and 3.02% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander, nor were there any who identified as having two or more races. By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White had risen slightly to 93.12%. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native slightly decreased to 2.90%. Notably, there were no longer any individuals identifying as Black, but a small percentage (2.17%) now reported having two or more ethnic identities. As in 2000, there were still no individuals who identified as Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.54% | 93.12% | 1.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.02% | 2.9% | -3.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.72% | 0% | 0% |