Explore the Family Name Brecheisen
The meaning of Brecheisen
German: from Middle High German brecheysen ‘crowbar’, hence a nickname for a manual worker or for large strong man. Compare Breakiron.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brecheisen in the United States?
The surname Brecheisen had a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 39,176th and rose to 38,439th by 2010, marking a 1.88% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 529 to 576, demonstrating a growth rate of 8.88%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #38,439 | 1.88% |
| Count | 529 | 576 | 8.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brecheisen
As for ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority of people bearing the Brecheisen surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.3% identified as White, though that percentage slightly dropped to 96.18% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Black during both census years. Notably, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, with percentages of 1.39% and 1.04% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 96.18% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |