Explore the Family Name Brearley
The meaning of Brearley
English (Yorkshire): variant of Brierley. History: John Brearly came from Yorkshire, England, to Trenton, NJ, in 1680.
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How common is the last name Brearley in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brearley has seen a slight decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,019th most popular surname, while by 2010, it had fallen slightly to the 40,313th position. This represents a drop of 0.73%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Brearley surname increased during this period, from 516 to 543, marking a rise of 5.23%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also saw a minor decline of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #40,313 | -0.73% |
| Count | 516 | 543 | 5.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brearley
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Brearley shows that it’s largely associated with White ethnic identity. Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, 96.71% of individuals with the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.29% by 2010. The census began recording those who identify with two or more races in 2010, and 2.76% of the Brearleys fell into this category. Additionally, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising to 1.29% in 2010. No Brearleys recorded their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 94.29% | -2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |