Explore the Family Name Brechbiel
The meaning of Brechbiel
Altered form of Swiss German Brechbühl (see Brechbill). This surname is also found in France (Alsace).
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How common is the last name Brechbiel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brechbiel appears to have marginally decreased over the course of a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 58,397 and by 2010, it had slipped to 65,066, signifying an 11.42% drop. The count of individuals bearing this name also saw a decline from 325 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, a decrease of 6.15%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 16.67%, going from 0.12 in 2000 down to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #65,066 | -11.42% |
| Count | 325 | 305 | -6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brechbiel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of Brechbiels identify as White, with percentages exceeding 92% for both the years 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this categorization from 92.31% in 2000 to 92.13% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, with the percentage rising from 3.38% in 2000 to 4.92% in 2010, a significant change of 45.56%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races experienced a small decrease of 8.37%. No Brechbiels identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.31% | 92.13% | -0.19% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 4.92% | 45.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 1.97% | -8.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |